Best Schools in Wilson County, NC
Wilson County, NC has a total of 32 schools including 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 14 elementary schools. A total of 13,269 students attend Wilson County, NC schools. On average, schools in Wilson County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Wilson County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Wilson County, NC
Wilson County, NC has 8 high schools with 4,143 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Wilson County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wilson County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Wilson Early College Academy
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 245 Students
2. Wilson Academy Of Applied Technology
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 205 Students
3. James Hunt High
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1069 Students
4. Fike High
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1046 Students
5. Beddingfield High
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wilson County, NC
Wilson County, NC has 5 middle schools with 2,294 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Wilson County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wilson County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Springfield Middle
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
2. Elm City Middle
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
3. Forest Hills Middle
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
4. Speight Middle
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 294 Students
5. Charles H Darden Middle
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 441 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wilson County, NC
Wilson County, NC has 14 elementary schools with 4,648 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Wilson County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wilson County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Rock Ridge Elementary
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students
2. New Hope Elementary
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
3. Lucama Elementary
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 362 Students
4. Gardners Elementary
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 219 Students
5. Frederick Douglass Elementary
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
6. Vinson-bynum Elementary
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 473 Students
7. Wells Elementary
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 303 Students
8. Lee Woodard Elementary
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 157 Students
9. Stantonsburg Elementary
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 186 Students
10. John W Jones Elementary
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wilson County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wilson County, NC has a total population of 78,784 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wilson County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wilson County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wilson County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wilson County, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Wilson County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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