Wilson Early College Academy

Summary:

Wilson Early College Academy is a high-performing public high school in Wilson, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 245. The school is part of the Wilson County Schools district, which is ranked 88 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Wilson Early College Academy consistently outperforms the district and state in academic performance, ranking 32nd out of 640 high schools in North Carolina, placing it in the top 5%. The school excels in serving diverse student subgroups, with high rankings for female, male, African American, Hispanic, white, low-income, and gifted students. Notably, the school has seen a significant decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 98.8% in 2020-2021 to 42.86% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby high schools in the Wilson County Schools district, such as James Hunt High, Beddingfield High, and Fike High, Wilson Early College Academy stands out as a high-performing outlier, with significantly higher statewide rankings and end-of-course test scores. The school's success could serve as a model for other schools in the region, particularly those with similar student demographics and challenges.

Detail:

Public 9-12

902 Herring St
Wilson, NC 27893-0305

(252) 246-1418

District: Wilson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
32^nd of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,572

Feeder schools for Wilson Early College Academy:

Elementary:	B O Barnes Elementary
	Frederick Douglass Elementary
	Gardners Elementary
	John W Jones Elementary
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	Lee Woodard Elementary
	Lucama Elementary
	Margaret Hearne Elementary
	New Hope Elementary
	Rock Ridge Elementary
	Stantonsburg Elementary
	Vick Elementary
	Vinson-Bynum Elementary
	Wells Elementary
Middle:	Charles H Darden Middle
	Elm City Middle
	Forest Hills Middle
	Speight Middle
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	Springfield Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 19.6

Number of students: 258

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.0%

African American:

32.6%

Hispanic:

20.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wilson Early College Academy ranks better than 95% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Wilson County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.29. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Wilson Early College Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38%), African American (32.6%), Hispanic (20.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Wilson County Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilson Early College Academy is 19.6. 3 high schools in the Wilson County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilson Early College Academy is $6,572, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Wilson County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wilson Early College Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson Early College Academy 32^nd of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Wilson Early College Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Wilson County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson County Schools 88^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wilson Early College Academy

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Rank History for all students at Wilson Early College Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	91.80	58^th	594	90.2%
2022	95.59	23^rd	621	96.3%
2023	93.69	42^nd	626	93.3%
2024	94.29	32^nd	640	95.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilson Early College Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	97.61	28^th	544	94.9%
2023	94.24	55^th	597	90.8%
2024	96.53	37^th	613	94.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Wilson Early College Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	93.82	26^th	594	95.6%
2023	93.16	36^th	588	93.9%
2024	94.41	24^th	602	96.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wilson Early College Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	82.63	14^th	398	96.5%
2023	81.26	29^th	403	92.8%
2024	73.29	86^th	403	78.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Wilson Early College Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	95.74	34^th	585	94.2%
2023	92.61	62^nd	602	89.7%
2024	93.96	48^th	607	92.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Wilson Early College Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	98.96	13^th	430	97.0%
2023	96.63	27^th	434	93.8%
2024	98.55	16^th	437	96.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wilson Early College Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.47	24^th	449	94.7%

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Rank History for White students at Wilson Early College Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	95.45	6^th	534	98.9%
2023	93.74	25^th	537	95.3%
2024	92.66	32^nd	553	94.2%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Wilson Early College Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	22	19	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	49
2011	39	44	2	16	0	0	2	103
2012	51	64	5	25	0	0	4	149
2013	67	89	6	36	0	0	3	201
2014	68	97	5	34	0	0	4	208
2015	93	110	3	43	0	0	4	253
2016	101	116	3	58	0	0	3	281
2017	115	112	2	55	0	0	7	291
2018	126	116	3	53	0	0	9	307
2019	120	109	4	48	1	1	9	292
2020	107	96	4	46	1	0	10	264
2021	99	96	4	34	1	1	16	251
2022	89	92	1	43	1	1	14	241
2023	96	88	3	41	1	1	15	245
2024	98	84	4	54	0	2	16	258

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wilson Early College Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	49	2.9	16.6	55.1
2011	103	5.0	20.3	58.3
2012	149	7.0	21.2	56.4
2013	201	9.0	22.3	53.2
2014	208	10.0	20.8	55.8
2015	253	9.0	28.1	53.8
2016	281	11.0	25.5	47
2017	291	12.0	24.2	35.7
2018	307	12.0	25.5	27
2019	292	11.8	24.5	4.1
2020	264	12.0	22.0	7.2
2021	251	12.0	20.9	98.8
2022	241	12.0	20.0	27
2023	245	12.2	20.0	42.9
2024	258	13.1	19.6	44.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wilson Early College Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	49	2.9	16.6	55.1
2011	103	5.0	20.3	58.3
2012	149	7.0	21.2	56.4
2013	201	9.0	22.3	53.2
2014	208	10.0	20.8	55.8
2015	253	9.0	28.1	53.8
2016	281	11.0	25.5	47
2017	291	12.0	24.2	35.7
2018	307	12.0	25.5	27
2019	292	11.8	24.5	4.1
2020	264	12.0	22.0	7.2
2021	251	12.0	20.9	98.8
2022	241	12.0	20.0	27
2023	245	12.2	20.0	42.9
2024	258	13.1	19.6	44.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilson Early College Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$272 (4.1%)	$6,300 (95.9%)	$6,572

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilson Early College Academy

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Wilson Early College Academy)	97.3	87.3	10%
End of Course Biology (Wilson County Schools)	58.2	49.1	9.1%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Wilson Early College Academy)	97	95.8	1.2%
End of Course English II (Wilson County Schools)	59.9	60.4	0.5%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Wilson Early College Academy)	58.6	100	41.4%
End of Course Math I (Wilson County Schools)	46.1	32.4	13.7%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Wilson Early College Academy)	96.5	91.7	4.8%
End of Course Math III (Wilson County Schools)	43.1	59.5	16.4%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	292	245	16.1%
African American	109	88	19.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	48	41	14.6%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	120	96	20%
Two or More Races	9	15	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4.1%	42.9%	38.7%

Schools Near Wilson Early College Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wilson Early College Academy	Public	9-12	902 Herring St	Wilson	27893	Wilson County	Wilson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 246-1418	258	13	19.6	44.6%	98 (38.0%)	84 (32.6%)	54 (20.9%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	16 (6.2%)	94.3	32^nd of 640 public high schools	95.0%		93.7	42^nd of 626 public high schools	93.3%	10	87.2	100.0	77.3	98.4	$6,572	$272	$6,300
Fike High	Public	9-12	500 Harrison Dr N	Wilson	27893	Wilson County	Wilson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 399-7905	1,023	54	18.7	99.7%	331 (32.4%)	463 (45.3%)	184 (18.0%)	17 (1.7%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (2.2%)	40.3	367^th of 640 public high schools	42.7%		37.7	372^nd of 626 public high schools	40.6%	5	45.0	54.9	34.6	59.8	$8,482	$699	$7,783
Beddingfield High	Public	9-12	4510 Old Stantonsburg Rd	Wilson	27893	Wilson County	Wilson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 399-7880	683	45	15.0	97.8%	110 (16.1%)	318 (46.6%)	229 (33.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.5%)	27.2	470^th of 640 public high schools	26.6%		34.2	404^th of 626 public high schools	35.5%	66	42.4	47.2	18.9	57.8	$9,512	$718	$8,794
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology	Public	9-12	4809 Ward Blvd	Wilson	27893	Wilson County	Wilson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 265-4038	239	13	19.1	55.2%	63 (26.4%)	61 (25.5%)	95 (39.7%)	8 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.0%)	90.7	68^th of 640 public high schools	89.4%		85.9	101^st of 626 public high schools	83.9%	33	88.9	91.8	68.8	90.5	$11,011	$214	$10,797
James Hunt High	Public	9-12	4559 Lamm Rd	Wilson	27893	Wilson County	Wilson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 399-7930	1,115	56	19.8	99.3%	388 (34.8%)	395 (35.4%)	268 (24.0%)	10 (0.9%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (4.5%)	44.8	336^th of 640 public high schools	47.5%		41.4	340^th of 626 public high schools	45.7%	4	35.0	59.6	36.5	72.7	$8,469	$640	$7,829
Southern Nash High	Public	9-12	6446 Southern Nash High Road	Bailey	27807	Nash County	Nash County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 451-8520	1,073	53	20.3	57.3%	402 (37.5%)	236 (22.0%)	381 (35.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (4.7%)	38.7	378^th of 640 public high schools	40.9%		35.7	392^nd of 626 public high schools	37.4%	14	61.2	54.4	21.4	48.7	$9,274	$717	$8,556
Rocky Mount High	Public	9-12	1400 Bethlehem Road	Rocky Mount	27803	Nash County	Nash County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 937-9050	997	63	15.8	98.3%	80 (8.0%)	772 (77.4%)	90 (9.0%)	10 (1.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (4.2%)	16.6	541^st of 640 public high schools	15.5%		11.9	560^th of 626 public high schools	10.5%	19	39.4	39.7	20.3	24.7	$9,474	$733	$8,740
SouthWest Edgecombe High	Public	9-12	5912 NC 43 North	Pinetops	27864	Edgecombe County	Edgecombe County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 827-5016	828	40	20.4	99.6%	253 (30.6%)	427 (51.6%)	113 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.9%)	12	576^th of 640 public high schools	10.0%		26	466^th of 626 public high schools	25.6%	110	23.0	31.9	14.8	37.9	$9,044	$1,025	$8,019
CITI High School	Public	9-12	846 Hammond St	Rocky Mount	27804	Nash County	Nash County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 462-2842	96	6	15.4	96.9%	18 (18.8%)	44 (45.8%)	31 (32.3%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	73.2	162^nd of 640 public high schools	74.7%		49.8	291^st of 626 public high schools	53.5%	129	55.0	79.2	73.3	76.5	$14,539	$900	$13,639
Tar River Academy	Public	9-12	906 Hammond Street	Rocky Mount	27804	Nash County	Nash County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 451-2875	67	9	7.2	95.5%	5 (7.5%)	41 (61.2%)	14 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (10.4%)								(n/a)		8.3			$22,339	$2,188	$20,151

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilson Early College Academy

How many students attend Wilson Early College Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 258 students attended Wilson Early College Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Wilson Early College Academy?

Students at Wilson Early College Academy are 38% White, 33% African American, 21% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Wilson Early College Academy a good school?

Yes! Wilson Early College Academy is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 32^nd of 640 North Carolina high schools.

What district is Wilson Early College Academy in?

Wilson County Schools

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