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#1174 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 44% in state
Wilson Preparatory Academy
School · Wilson Preparatory Academy · Wilson, NC
A charter school in Wilson, NC where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 233, Wilson, NC 27894
- Math 56% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wilson Preparatory Academy score 55% 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 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wilson Preparatory 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,011/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wilson Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,658NCES 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.
Wilson Preparatory Academy is listed in Wilson Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilson Preparatory Academy
Wilson Preparatory Academy is a public school in Wilson, NC, part of Wilson Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 755 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,174 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilson Preparatory Academy
What grades does Wilson Preparatory Academy serve?
Wilson Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Wilson Preparatory Academy?
Wilson Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 755 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Preparatory Academy is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilson Preparatory Academy rank in NC?
Wilson Preparatory Academy ranks #1,174 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Wilson Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilson Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilson Preparatory Academy has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Wilson Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Wilson Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Wilson Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Wilson Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilson Preparatory Academy?
98.0% of students at Wilson Preparatory 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 755
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Wilson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (252) 294-2533
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
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.
- 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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