Wilson County Schools

District Overview
Headquartered at 117 N E Tarboro St in Wilson, North Carolina, Wilson County Schools serves as an active, comprehensive public school district embedded in a fringe town setting within the greater Wilson metropolitan area. Designed to support learners through every stage of their academic journey, the district operates 25 operational schools offering instruction from pre-kindergarten all the way through grade 13, incorporating early college pathway opportunities. Currently enrolling 10,451 students, the district reflects a rich and diverse student body comprising 4,368 Black, 2,852 White, and 2,578 Hispanic learners, alongside Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multiracial students across its elementary, middle, and high school campuses.

To maintain its educational mission and foster strong academic outcomes, Wilson County Schools maintains a substantial workforce totaling approximately 1,367 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team is anchored by nearly 1,293 FTE classroom teachers, working alongside roughly 74 specialized support staff focused on student services, health, and administrative guidance. For parents, students, and researchers evaluating the region's educational landscape, Wilson County Schools provides a robust, well-staffed public framework designed to prepare every student for post-secondary and career success.
25
Total Schools
10,451
Total Students
1,292.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilson County Schools
Demographic Student Count
White2,852
Hispanic2,578
Black4,368
Asian143
Two or More472
American Indian26
Pacific Islander12
  • Black
    4,368 (41.8%)
  • White
    2,852 (27.3%)
  • Hispanic
    2,578 (24.7%)
  • Two or More
    472 (4.5%)
  • Asian
    143 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    26 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    12 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Wilson County Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary13
Middle5
High6
Other3
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:25
Students:10,451*
Teachers (FTE):1,292.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.1
Schools in Wilson County Schools
Found 27 Schools