Best 27893 North Carolina Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,620 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 55% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27893, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 56% (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 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 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 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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 | 1,228 students 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 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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 | 1,028 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
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: 2-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Nc School For The Deaf
Special Education School
1311 Hwy 301 South
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-2450
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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