Alger B. Wilkins High School

1429 Skibo Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 128 students in grades 9-12, Alger B. Wilkins High 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 <50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 128 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alger B. Wilkins High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Alger B. Wilkins High School's student population of 128 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
128 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Alger B. Wilkins High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alger B. Wilkins High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2013 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Alger B. Wilkins High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alger B. Wilkins High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alger B. Wilkins High 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 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Alger B. Wilkins High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Alger B. Wilkins High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Alger B. Wilkins High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Alger B. Wilkins High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alger B. Wilkins High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
75%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alger B. Wilkins High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alger B. Wilkins High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Alger B. Wilkins High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alger B. Wilkins High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Alger B. Wilkins High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-74%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Alger B. Wilkins High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alger B. Wilkins High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alger B. Wilkins High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alger B. Wilkins High School's ranking?
Alger B. Wilkins High School is ranked #2013 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Alger B. Wilkins High School often compared to?
Alger B. Wilkins High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cape Fear High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alger B. Wilkins High School?
The graduation rate of Alger B. Wilkins High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Alger B. Wilkins High School?
128 students attend Alger B. Wilkins High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Alger B. Wilkins High School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alger B. Wilkins High School?
Alger B. Wilkins High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Alger B. Wilkins High School offer ?
Alger B. Wilkins High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alger B. Wilkins High School part of?
Alger B. Wilkins High School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Alger B. Wilkins High School located?
Alger B. Wilkins High School is located in the Terry Sanford neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 11 other public schools located in Terry Sanford.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 128 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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