For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 806 students in 27894, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 27894, NC are Wilson Academy Of Virtual Education and Wilson Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27894 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27894, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27894, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilson Academy Of Virtual Education
(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
| 51 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Preparatory Academy
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
| 755 students
27894, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27894, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27894, NC include Wilson Academy Of Virtual Education and Wilson Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in 27894?
2 public schools are located in 27894.
What is the racial composition of students in 27894?
27894 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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