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Sallie B Howard School
School · Sallie B Howard School · Wilson, NC
A charter school in Wilson, NC where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1004 Herring Avenue E, Wilson, NC 27893
- Math 88% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Sallie B Howard School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 43 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sallie B Howard School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,011/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,180
Median home value
$153,000
Median rent
$894/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
42.5%
Poverty rate
30.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27893; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Nc School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Wilson Academy of Virtual EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 4–12 | 1.0 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Milton M Daniels Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 3–12 | 1.5 mi | 73 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sallie B Howard School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Sallie B Howard School is listed in Sallie B Howard School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sallie B Howard School
Sallie B Howard School is a public school in Wilson, NC, part of Sallie B Howard School, serving approximately 1,251 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,379 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sallie B Howard School
What grades does Sallie B Howard School serve?
Sallie B Howard School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Sallie B Howard School?
Sallie B Howard School has an enrollment of approximately 1,251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sallie B Howard School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sallie B Howard School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sallie B Howard School rank in NC?
Sallie B Howard School ranks #1,379 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Sallie B Howard School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sallie B Howard School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sallie B Howard School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sallie B Howard School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sallie B Howard School a charter school?
Yes, Sallie B Howard School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sallie B Howard School a Title I school?
No, Sallie B Howard School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sallie B Howard School?
97.9% of students at Sallie B Howard School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Wilson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (252) 293-4150
- Area population (ZIP 27893)
- 38,626
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27893; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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