For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,381 students in 27893, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27893, NC are Sallie B Howard School, Forest Hills Middle School and Charles H Darden Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27893 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27893, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27893, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,251 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Forest Hills Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Forest Hills
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7913
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7913
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Charles H Darden Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1665 Lipscomb Road
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 206-4973
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 206-4973
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Eastern Nc School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1311 Hwy 301 South
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-2450
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-2450
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
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: 3-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7870
Gr: 3-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
1301 Corbett Ave N
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7973
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7973
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
1713 Downing St Sw
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7990
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 middle schools in 27893, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27893, NC include Sallie B Howard School, Forest Hills Middle School and Charles H Darden Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27893?
5 public middle schools are located in 27893.
What is the racial composition of students in 27893?
27893 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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