For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 4,478 students in Wilson County, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wilson County, NC are Wilson Academy Of Virtual Education, Sallie B Howard School and Elm City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Wilson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wilson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilson Academy Of Virtual Education
Magnet School
(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
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Sallie B Howard School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1004 Herring Avenue E
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 293-4150
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 293-4150
Grades: K-12
| 1,204 students
Rank: #33.
Elm City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 E Church St
Elm City, NC 27822
(252) 236-4148
Elm City, NC 27822
(252) 236-4148
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
Rank: #44.
Springfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5551 Wiggins Mill Rd
Lucama, NC 27851
(252) 239-1347
Lucama, NC 27851
(252) 239-1347
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
Wilson Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 807 students
Rank: #66.
Forest Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Forest Hills
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7913
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7913
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #77.
Speight Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5514 Old Stantonsburg Road
Stantonsburg, NC 27883
(252) 238-3983
Stantonsburg, NC 27883
(252) 238-3983
Grades: 6-8
| 294 students
Rank: #88.
Charles H Darden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1665 Lipscomb Road
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 206-4973
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 206-4973
Grades: 6-8
| 441 students
Rank: #99.
Eastern Nc School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1311 Hwy 301 South
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-2450
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-2450
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Rank: #1010.
Milton M Daniels Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
723 Elvie Street
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7900
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7900
Grades: 3-12
| 84 students
Wilson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adams Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
639 East Walnut Street
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7870
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7870
Grades: 3-12
| 95 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
1301 Corbett Ave N
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7973
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7973
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
1713 Downing St Sw
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7990
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7990
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wilson County, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wilson County, NC include Wilson Academy Of Virtual Education, Sallie B Howard School and Elm City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wilson County?
10 public middle schools are located in Wilson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson County?
Wilson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Wilson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wilson County include: Elm City Middle School vs. Forest Hills Middle School, Forest Hills Middle School vs. Elm City Middle School, Elm City Middle School vs. Speight Middle School
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