For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 5,446 students in Wilson County, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Wilson County, NC are Wilson Early College Academy, Wilson Academy Of Applied Technology and Wilson Academy Of Virtual Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Wilson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Wilson County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wilson Academy Of Applied Technology, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wilson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilson Early College Academy
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
902 Herring St
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 246-1418
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 246-1418
Gr: 9-13 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Wilson Academy Of Applied Technology
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4809 Ward Blvd
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 265-4038
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 265-4038
Gr: 9-13 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Wilson Academy Of Virtual Education
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
117 Ne Tarboro St
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 399-7700
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 399-7700
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Sallie B Howard School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1004 Herring Avenue E
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 293-4150
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 293-4150
Gr: K-12 | 1,228 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
James Hunt High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4559 Lamm Rd
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7930
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7930
Gr: 9-12 | 1,115 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Beddingfield High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4510 Old Stantonsburg Rd
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7880
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7880
Gr: 9-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Wilson Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2755 Tilghman Rd N
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 294-2533
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 294-2533
Gr: K-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Fike High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Harrison Dr N
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7905
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7905
Gr: 9-12 | 1,028 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Milton M Daniels Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
723 Elvie Street
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7900
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7900
Gr: 2-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Nc School For The Deaf
Special Education School
1311 Hwy 301 South
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-2450
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-2450
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wilson County, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wilson County, NC include Wilson Early College Academy, Wilson Academy Of Applied Technology and Wilson Academy Of Virtual Education.
How many public high schools are located in Wilson County?
10 public high schools are located in Wilson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson County?
Wilson County public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Wilson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wilson County include: Beddingfield High School vs. Fike High School, James Hunt High School vs. Fike High School, Fike High School vs. James Hunt High School
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