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Best Schools in Wilsons Mills, NC
Wilsons Mills, NC has 14 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 5 elementary) serving 13,160 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Wilsons Mills exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wilsons Mills, NC
The top high schools in Wilsons Mills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corinth Holders High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2219 Students
2. Clayton High
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2024 Students
3. Smithfield-selma High
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wilsons Mills, NC
The top middle schools in Wilsons Mills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Archer Lodge Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1219 Students
2. Riverwood Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students
3. Swift Creek Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 Students
4. Selma Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students
5. Smithfield Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wilsons Mills, NC
The top elementary schools in Wilsons Mills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Powhatan Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
2. River Dell Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 922 Students
3. Thanksgiving Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 769 Students
4. Wilson's Mills Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students
5. Selma Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 754 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wilsons Mills, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wilsons Mills, NC has a total population of 4,947 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wilsons Mills, 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 Wilsons Mills, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wilsons Mills, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wilsons Mills, 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 Wilsons Mills, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wilsons Mills, NC
How many schools are in Wilsons Mills, NC?
Wilsons Mills, NC has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 13,160 students in total.
How do schools in Wilsons Mills perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Wilsons Mills score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Wilsons Mills exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wilsons Mills?
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: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Wilsons Mills
1 of 1 schools in Wilsons Mills carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 1 public schools we grade in Wilsons Mills. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.