For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,127 students in Wilson, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wilson, NC are Wilson Academy Of Virtual Education, Sallie B Howard School and Wilson Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Wilson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wilson, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilson Academy Of Virtual Education
(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
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Sallie B Howard 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
Gr: K-12 | 1,228 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Wilson Preparatory Academy
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
Gr: K-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Forest Hills Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Charles H Darden Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Milton M Daniels Learning Center
Alternative 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
Gr: 2-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Nc School For The Deaf
Special Education School
1311 Hwy 301 South
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-2450
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-2450
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wilson, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wilson, NC include Wilson Academy Of Virtual Education, Sallie B Howard School and Wilson Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Wilson?
7 public middle schools are located in Wilson.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson?
Wilson public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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