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Wilson County Public Schools

Wilson County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

28

public schools

Total Enrollment

12,328

students

School Districts

3

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Wilson County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Wilson County has 3 district entries. Wilson County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 25 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Wilson has the most listed schools, with 20 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 13 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 3 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

3 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

28

in Wilson County

Reported Enrollment

12,328

28 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

2

7% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary13
Middle5
High5
Other5

3 School Districts in Wilson County

Wilson County Schools

25 schools
10,276 students

Sallie B Howard School

1 school
1,204 students

Wilson Preparatory Academy

1 school
807 students

28 Public Schools in Wilson County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 28 matching schools

Sallie B Howard School

Sallie B Howard School

Wilson, 27893 / Town: Fringe

ProfileKG–12Charter1,204 students

James Hunt High

Wilson County Schools

Wilson, 27893 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,069 students

Fike High

Wilson County Schools

Wilson, 27893 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,046 students

Wilson Preparatory Academy

Wilson Preparatory Academy

Wilson, 27894 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–12Charter807 students

Beddingfield High

Wilson County Schools

Wilson, 27893 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High682 students

Forest Hills Middle

Wilson County Schools

Wilson, 27893 / Town: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle670 students

John W Jones Elementary

Wilson County Schools

Wilson, 27893 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary591 students

Vinson-Bynum Elementary

Wilson County Schools

Wilson, 27893 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary473 students

Rock Ridge Elementary

Wilson County Schools

Wilson, 27893 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary469 students

Springfield Middle

Wilson County Schools

Lucama, 27851 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle445 students

Elm City Middle

Wilson County Schools

Elm City, 27822 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle444 students

Charles H Darden Middle

Wilson County Schools

Wilson, 27893 / Town: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle441 students

Margaret Hearne Elementary

Wilson County Schools

Wilson, 27893 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary432 students

New Hope Elementary

Wilson County Schools

Wilson, 27896 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary431 students

Lucama Elementary

Wilson County Schools

Lucama, 27851 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary362 students

Frederick Douglass Elementary

Wilson County Schools

Elm City, 27822 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary357 students

Vick Elementary

Wilson County Schools

Wilson, 27893 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary323 students

Wells Elementary

Wilson County Schools

Wilson, 27893 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary303 students

B O Barnes Elementary

Wilson County Schools

Wilson, 27893 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary300 students

Speight Middle

Wilson County Schools

Stantonsburg, 27883 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle294 students

Wilson County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Wilson County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Wilson County public school directory?

The directory lists 28 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Wilson County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Wilson County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Wilson County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 3 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Wilson County?

Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Wilson County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Wilson County Education OverviewCounty school score: 15/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.