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Wilson Early College Academy

902 Herring St, Wilson, NC 27893Wilson County Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–13Non-Charter
245
Students
Total enrolled
93%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 7% vs nat'l
$13,816
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
20.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 30% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 245 students in grades 09–13 in Wilson, North Carolina.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,816 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Wilson Early College Academy is a mid-sized high in Wilson, North Carolina, serving grades 09–13 with 245 students. The district invests $13,816 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Wilson Early College Academy

245
Total Students
20.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
43%
Free Lunch
12
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–13) are served by this school
Gender Distribution86 male · 159 female
35%
65%
Male 35%Female 65%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility43%
National avg 52% · 105 students
Student Composition
39%
17%
36%
Asian1%
White39%
Hispanic / Latino17%
Black36%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370502003097

Academic Outcomes at Wilson Early College Academy

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE90
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
93%
State avg
84%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 12th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 27893

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,816Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,816
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,079
Student Support$2,625
Administration$1,658
Operations$2,072
Other$1,382
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,816 spent per student, an estimated $6,121 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
58%
21%
State government
58.4%
Local (property tax)
21.1%
Federal programs
20.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 93% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
John W Jones ElementaryVinson-Bynum ElementaryRock Ridge ElementaryMargaret Hearne Elementary
+9 more
↓
Middle
Forest Hills MiddleSpringfield MiddleElm City MiddleCharles H Darden Middle
+1 more
↓
High School
James Hunt HighFike HighBeddingfield HighWilson Academy of Applied Technology
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 13
Location—
CountyWilson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWilson County Schools →
Phone: (252)246-1418
NCES ID: 370502003097
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Wilson seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Wilson County Schools
High
James Hunt High
1,069 students · 09–12
● 36 opp60% FRL
High
Fike High
1,046 students · 09–12
● 36 opp100% FRL
High
Beddingfield High
682 students · 09–12
● 36 opp99% FRL
Mid
Forest Hills Middle
670 students · 06–08
● 36 opp99% FRL
Elem
John W Jones Elementary
591 students · PK–05
● 36 opp99% FRL
Elem
Vinson-Bynum Elementary
473 students · KG–05
● 36 opp99% FRL
Elem
Rock Ridge Elementary
469 students · KG–05
● 36 opp50% FRL
Mid
Springfield Middle
445 students · 06–08
● 36 opp56% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
902 Herring St, Wilson, NC 27893
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.