For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 5,392 students in Wilson County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Wilson County, NC are Wilson Early College Academy, Wilson Academy Of Applied Technology and Wilson Academy Of Virtual Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Wilson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Wilson County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wilson Early College Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wilson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilson Early College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
902 Herring St
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 246-1418
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 246-1418
Grades: 9-13
| 231 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Academy Of Applied Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4510 Old Stantonsburg Rd
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 265-4038
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 265-4038
Grades: 9-13
| 180 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson Academy Of Virtual Education
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
117 Ne Tarboro St
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 399-7700
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 399-7700
Grades: 4-12
| 48 students
Rank: #44.
Sallie B Howard School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1004 Herring Avenue E
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 293-4150
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 293-4150
Grades: K-12
| 1,204 students
Rank: #55.
James Hunt High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4559 Lamm Rd
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7930
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7930
Grades: 9-12
| 1,069 students
Rank: #66.
Beddingfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4510 Old Stantonsburg Rd
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7880
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7880
Grades: 9-12
| 682 students
Rank: #77.
Wilson Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2755 Tilghman Rd N
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 294-2533
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 294-2533
Grades: K-12
| 807 students
Rank: #88.
Fike High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Harrison Dr N
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7905
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7905
Grades: 9-12
| 1,046 students
Rank: #99.
Eastern Nc School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1311 Hwy 301 South
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-2450
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-2450
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Rank: #1010.
Milton M Daniels Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
723 Elvie Street
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7900
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7900
Grades: 3-12
| 84 students
Wilson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adams Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
639 East Walnut Street
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7870
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7870
Grades: 3-12
| 95 students
Etn Nc School For The Deaf (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1311 Us Hwy 301 South
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 237-2450
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 237-2450
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1301 Corbett Ave N
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7973
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7973
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
1713 Downing St Sw
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7990
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7990
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wilson County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Wilson County, NC include Wilson Early College Academy, Wilson Academy Of Applied Technology and Wilson Academy Of Virtual Education.
How many public high schools are located in Wilson County?
10 public high schools are located in Wilson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson County?
Wilson County public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Wilson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wilson County include: Beddingfield High School vs. Fike High School, James Hunt High School vs. Fike High School, Fike High School vs. James Hunt High School
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