Best Schools in Wilson County, NC
Wilson County, NC has 35 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 15 elementary) serving 14,948 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Wilson County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wilson County, NC
The top high schools in Wilson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilson Early College Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 245 Students
2. Wilson Academy Of Applied Technology
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 205 Students
3. James Hunt High
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1069 Students
4. Beddingfield High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
5. Fike High
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1046 Students
6. Southwest Edgecombe High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 802 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wilson County, NC
The top middle schools in Wilson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Springfield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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. Speight Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 294 Students
4. Forest Hills Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
5. South Edgecombe Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
6. Charles H Darden Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 441 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wilson County, NC
The top elementary schools in Wilson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Hope Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
2. Rock Ridge Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students
3. Lucama Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 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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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
6. Vinson-bynum Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 473 Students
7. Lee Woodard Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 157 Students
8. G W Carver Elementary
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Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 572 Students
9. Wells Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
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.
Questions About Schools in Wilson County, NC
How many schools are in Wilson County, NC?
Wilson County, NC has 35 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 14,948 students in total.
How do schools in Wilson County perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Wilson County score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Wilson County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wilson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wilson County
5 places in Wilson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Wilson (18)
- Elm City (3)
- Lucama (2)
- Stantonsburg (2)
- Black Creek (1)
School districts (1)
- Wilson County Schools (25 schools)