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Best 27893 North Carolina Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,640 students in 27893, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 27893, NC are Wilson Early College Academy, Wilson Academy Of Applied Technology and Sallie B Howard School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27893 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27893, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27893 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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27893, NC Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilson Early College Academy
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
902 Herring St
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 246-1418
Gr: 9-13 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Wilson Academy Of Applied Technology
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4809 Ward Blvd
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 265-4038
Gr: 9-13 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Sallie B Howard School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1004 Herring Avenue E
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 293-4150
Gr: K-12 | 1,251 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
James Hunt High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4559 Lamm Rd
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7930
Gr: 9-12 | 1,115 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Beddingfield High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4510 Old Stantonsburg Rd
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7880
Gr: 9-12 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Fike High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Harrison Dr N
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7905
Gr: 9-12 | 1,023 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Eastern Nc School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1311 Hwy 301 South
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-2450
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Milton M Daniels Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
723 Elvie Street
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7900
Gr: 3-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 27893 North Carolina

27893, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Adams Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
639 East Walnut Street
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7870
Gr: 3-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Toisnot Middle School (Closed 2024)
1301 Corbett Ave N
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7973
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Winstead Elementary School (Closed 2024)
1713 Downing St Sw
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7990
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27893, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27893, NC include Wilson Early College Academy, Wilson Academy Of Applied Technology and Sallie B Howard School.
How many public high schools are located in 27893?
8 public high schools are located in 27893.
What is the racial composition of students in 27893?
27893 public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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