Ralph L. Fike High School is a high school in Wilson, North Carolina. Fike High School opened its doors to students on October 9, 1958. It is named for Dr. Ralph Llewellyn Fike. Fike High School is the sole International Baccalaureate school in Wilson County.
Serving 1,023 students in grades 9-12, Fike High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,023 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fike High School's student population of 1,023 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,023 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Fike High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fike High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1430 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
45%
25%
White
32%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fike High School's ranking?
Fike High School is ranked #1430 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Fike High School often compared to?
Fike High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Hunt High School, Beddingfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fike High School?
The graduation rate of Fike High School is 76%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Fike High School?
1,023 students attend Fike High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Fike High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fike High School?
Fike High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fike High School offer ?
Fike High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fike High School part of?
Fike High School is part of Wilson County Schools School District.
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