For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 806 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 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wilson Preparatory 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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27894, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilson Academy Of Virtual Education
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
117 Ne Tarboro St
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 399-7700
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 399-7700
Grades: 4-12
| 51 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 755 students
27894, North Carolina 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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 89% 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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