For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,006 students in Wilson, NC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Wilson, NC are Sallie B Howard School and Wilson Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Wilson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Wilson, NC (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.
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 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Wilson, 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%
Etn Nc School For The Deaf (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1311 Us Hwy 301 South
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 237-2450
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 237-2450
Gr: K-12
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 charter schools in Wilson, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Wilson, NC include Sallie B Howard School and Wilson Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Wilson?
2 public charter schools are located in Wilson.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson?
Wilson public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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