Top 5 Best 27893 North Carolina High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,640 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.
high schools in zipcode 27893 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (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.
high school in zipcode 27893 have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wilson Early College Academy, 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 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27893, NC High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilson Early College Academy
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
902 Herring St
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 246-1418
Grades: 9-13
| 246 students
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
Grades: 9-13
| 207 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 1,251 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,115 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 683 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,023 students
Rank: #77.
Eastern Nc School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1311 Hwy 301 South
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-2450
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: 3-12
| 73 students
[+] Show Closed Schools in 27893 North Carolina

27893, North Carolina Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
639 East Walnut Street
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7870
Grades: 3-12
| 95 students
1301 Corbett Ave N
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7973
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
1713 Downing St Sw
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7990
Grades: K-5
| 327 students

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 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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