Sallie B Howard School

1004 Herring Avenue E
Wilson, NC 27893
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 1,204 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sallie B Howard School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,204 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sallie B Howard School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Sallie B Howard School's student population of 1,204 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,204 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
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School Rankings

Sallie B Howard School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sallie B Howard School is 0.54, 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)
#494 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sallie B Howard School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sallie B Howard 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.
63%
50%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
83%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sallie B Howard 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
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
36%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sallie B Howard School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
58%
25%
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White
2%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sallie B Howard 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 Sallie B Howard School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Sallie B Howard School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sallie B Howard 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 (13-14)
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sallie B Howard School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 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 #494 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Sallie B Howard School?
1,204 students attend Sallie B Howard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sallie B Howard School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 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 15:1.
What grades does Sallie B Howard School offer ?
Sallie B Howard School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,204 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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