Best Schools in Wilson, NC
Wilson, NC has a total of 34 schools including 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 16 elementary schools. A total of 14,691 students attend Wilson, NC schools. On average, schools in Wilson score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Wilson greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Wilson, NC
Wilson, NC has 7 high schools with 3,644 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 score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wilson greatly exceed expectations.
1. Wilson Early College Academy
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 245 Students
2. Nrm Early College High School
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 388 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
Best Middle Schools in Wilson, NC
Wilson, NC has 6 middle schools with 3,092 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 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 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. Southern Nash Middle
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 798 Students
6. Charles H Darden Middle
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 441 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wilson, NC
Wilson, NC has 16 elementary schools with 5,771 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 score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wilson 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. Coopers Elementary
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students
7. Vinson-bynum Elementary
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 473 Students
8. Wells Elementary
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 303 Students
9. Lee Woodard Elementary
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 157 Students
10. Stantonsburg Elementary
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 186 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wilson, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wilson, NC has a total population of 56,355 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wilson, 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, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wilson, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wilson, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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