For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,006 students in Wilson County, NC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Wilson County, NC are 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 County, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Wilson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Wilson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Wilson County, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Wilson County, NC include Sallie B Howard School and Wilson Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Wilson County?
2 public charter schools are located in Wilson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson County?
Wilson County public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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