Excellent
#304 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 11% in state
Wilson Early College Academy
High School · Wilson County Schools · Wilson, NC
A Wilson County Schools high school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
902 Herring St, Wilson, NC 27893
- Math 100% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 99% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wilson Early College Academy score 99% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 99% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wilson Early College Academy 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Wilson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #4 of 25
- District spending per student
- $12,450NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilson Early College Academy is listed in Wilson County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilson Early College Academy
Wilson Early College Academy is a public high school in Wilson, NC, part of Wilson County Schools, serving approximately 258 students in grades 9th-UG with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #304 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilson Early College Academy
What grades does Wilson Early College Academy serve?
Wilson Early College Academy serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Wilson Early College Academy?
Wilson Early College Academy has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Early College Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Early College Academy is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilson Early College Academy rank in NC?
Wilson Early College Academy ranks #304 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Wilson Early College Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilson Early College Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Wilson Early College Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilson Early College Academy has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Wilson Early College Academy a charter school?
No, Wilson Early College Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilson Early College Academy a Title I school?
No, Wilson Early College Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilson Early College Academy?
44.6% of students at Wilson Early College Academy 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
- 9th – UG
- Enrollment
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Wilson County
- Phone
- (252) 246-1418
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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