Sallie B Howard School

1004 Herring Avenue E
Wilson, NC 27893
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,079 students in grades Kindergarten-11, Sallie B Howard School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-11
  • Enrollment: 1,079 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sallie B Howard School's student population of 1,079 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Total Students
1,079 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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School Rankings

Sallie B Howard School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sallie B Howard School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1431 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35%
42%
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45%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sallie B Howard School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
37%
20%
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Black
56%
25%
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White
3%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sallie B Howard School's ranking?
Sallie B Howard School is ranked #1431 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Sallie B Howard School often compared to?
Sallie B Howard Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vinson-bynum Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Sallie B Howard School?
1,079 students attend Sallie B Howard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sallie B Howard School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sallie B Howard School?
Sallie B Howard School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sallie B Howard School offer ?
Sallie B Howard School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-11
What school district is Sallie B Howard School part of?
Sallie B Howard School is part of Sallie B Howard School District.

School Reviews

1   3/24/2020
This school has an outstanding Arts program, but its greatest downfall is the teachers. The teachers here do not perform their job properly. Teachers are fired every quarter and leaves students to fend for themselves as they are constantly tested. The best teachers are fired for the most idiotic reasons that have the students mad and bitter. They hire the most petty teachers which give the kids constant headaches and test their patience. I have been attending this school for more than 6 years and I have to say I am ecstatic to graduate and finally leave.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kinq
2   12/11/2012
Lack of staff organization and below average education. While focus on the arts is recognized, there should be a higher academic standard and more staff professionalism involved.
- Posted by Parent - eod.e

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-11
  • Enrollment: 1,079 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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