Best 27894 North Carolina Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 769 students in 27894, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 27894, NC are Wilson Academy Of Virtual Education and Wilson Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27894 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27894, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27894 have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wilson Preparatory Academy, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27894, NC Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilson Academy Of Virtual Education
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
117 Ne Tarboro St
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 399-7700
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Wilson Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2755 Tilghman Rd N
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 294-2533
Gr: K-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27894, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27894, NC include Wilson Academy Of Virtual Education and Wilson Preparatory Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 27894?
2 public high schools are located in 27894.
What is the racial composition of students in 27894?
27894 public high schools minority enrollment is 92% 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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