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Wilson County Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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117 N E Tarboro St
Wilson, NC 27893
Wilson County
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PH: (252) 399-7700
FAX: (252) 399-2776

  • Grades PK-12
  • 12,033 students
  • 25 schools

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 EOG Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 66% (2011)
 63% (2010)
 62% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Math
 81% (2011)
 81% (2010)
 82% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 79% (2011)
 78% (2010)
 66% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2011.

Math
 89% (2011)
 86% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2011.

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 79% (2011)
 70% (2010)
 66% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2011.

Science
 82% (2011)
 63% (2010)
 52% (2009)
 29% (2008)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2011.

Math
 87% (2011)
 79% (2010)
 82% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 77% (2011)
 73% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 81% (2011)
 77% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 71% (2011)
 62% (2010)
 56% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Math
 89% (2011)
 86% (2010)
 80% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 71% (2011)
 66% (2010)
 62% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Science
 77% (2011)
 68% (2010)
 59% (2009)
 39% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2011.

Math
 91% (2011)
 85% (2010)
 80% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2011.

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 80% (2011)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2011.

Writing
 67% (2011)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.

Math
 80% (2011)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2011.

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, grades 5 and 8 in science, and grade 10 in writing.
  • The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
  • Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

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 EOG Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students66%
Female67%
Male65%
Black55%
Asian75%
Hispanic65%
Multiracial83%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities39%
Non-disabled students69%
Limited English proficiency60%
Not limited English proficient67%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
Black71%
Asian>95%
Hispanic83%
Multiracial92%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities55%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiency85%
Not limited English proficient80%
Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female82%
Male77%
Black68%
Asian92%
Hispanic81%
Multiracial74%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities55%
Non-disabled students82%
Limited English proficiency62%
Not limited English proficient80%
Academically gifted>95%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
Black83%
Asian86%
Hispanic89%
Multiracial77%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities69%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiency78%
Not limited English proficient90%
Academically gifted>95%
Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female82%
Male76%
Black68%
Asian82%
Hispanic75%
Multiracial70%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities53%
Non-disabled students81%
Limited English proficiency57%
Not limited English proficient80%
Academically gifted>95%

ScienceThis District
All Students82%
Female82%
Male81%
Black71%
Asian82%
Hispanic81%
Multiracial87%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities46%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiency63%
Not limited English proficient83%
Academically gifted>95%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female89%
Male86%
Black80%
Asian91%
Hispanic89%
Multiracial93%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities58%
Non-disabled students90%
Limited English proficiency79%
Not limited English proficient88%
Academically gifted>95%
Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female78%
Male75%
Black66%
Asian86%
Hispanic79%
Multiracial85%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities55%
Non-disabled students79%
Limited English proficiency54%
Not limited English proficient78%
Academically gifted>95%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female81%
Male80%
Black72%
Asian>95%
Hispanic75%
Multiracial90%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities63%
Non-disabled students83%
Limited English proficiency55%
Not limited English proficient82%
Academically gifted>95%
Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students71%
Female71%
Male70%
Black58%
Asian77%
Hispanic69%
Multiracial79%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities53%
Non-disabled students72%
Limited English proficiency49%
Not limited English proficient71%
Academically gifted>95%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female90%
Male88%
Black85%
Asian>95%
Hispanic88%
Multiracial79%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities71%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiency78%
Not limited English proficient89%
Academically gifted>95%
Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students71%
Female70%
Male72%
Black58%
Asian82%
Hispanic67%
Multiracial79%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities54%
Non-disabled students73%
Limited English proficiency39%
Not limited English proficient73%
Academically gifted>95%

ScienceThis District
All Students77%
Female71%
Male82%
Black62%
Asian91%
Hispanic79%
Multiracial74%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities64%
Non-disabled students78%
Limited English proficiency59%
Not limited English proficient78%
Academically gifted>95%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
Black84%
Asian91%
Hispanic93%
Multiracial95%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities78%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiency82%
Not limited English proficient92%
Academically gifted>95%
Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Students with disabilities80%
Not limited English proficient80%

WritingThis District
All Students67%
Female77%
Male57%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracial67%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities10%
Non-disabled students72%
Limited English proficiency36%
Not limited English proficient68%
Academically gifted>95%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Students with disabilities80%
Not limited English proficient80%
Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, grades 5 and 8 in science, and grade 10 in writing.
  • The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
  • Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school.
  • The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

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 EOC Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 82% (2011)
 80% (2010)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2011.

Algebra II
 >95% (2011)
 90% (2010)
The state average for Algebra II was 82% in 2011.

English I
 85% (2011)
 82% (2010)
The state average for English I was 81% in 2011.

Biology
 78% (2011)
 79% (2010)
The state average for Biology was 80% in 2011.

United States History
 83% (2011)
 80% (2010)
The state average for United States History was 82% in 2011.

Physical Science
 83% (2011)
 82% (2010)
The state average for Physical Science was 77% in 2011.

Civics and Economics
 78% (2011)
 74% (2010)
The state average for Civics and Economics was 80% in 2011.

Geometry
 86% (2010)
The state average for Geometry was 82% in 2010.

Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in algebra I, algebra II, English I, biology, United States history, physical science, and economics.
  • The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

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 EOC Results By Subgroup

 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient


Algebra IThis District
All Students82%
Female82%
Male81%
Black74%
Asian>95%
Hispanic84%
Multiracial68%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities32%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiency63%
Not limited English proficient82%
Academically gifted>95%
Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011


Algebra IIThis District
All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black95%
Asian>95%
Hispanic93%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency>95%
Not limited English proficient>95%
Academically gifted>95%

English IThis District
All Students85%
Female89%
Male81%
Black75%
Asian>95%
Hispanic89%
Multiracial77%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities31%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiency65%
Not limited English proficient86%
Academically gifted>95%

BiologyThis District
All Students78%
Female78%
Male78%
Black67%
Asian>95%
Hispanic81%
Multiracial92%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities55%
Non-disabled students79%
Limited English proficiency73%
Not limited English proficient78%
Academically gifted>95%

United States HistoryThis District
All Students83%
Female79%
Male86%
Black76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracial75%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities44%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiency36%
Not limited English proficient83%
Academically gifted>95%

Physical ScienceThis District
All Students83%
Female83%
Male84%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities72%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiency50%
Not limited English proficient84%
Academically gifted>95%

Civics and EconomicsThis District
All Students78%
Female78%
Male77%
Black69%
Asian>95%
Hispanic83%
Multiracial92%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities41%
Non-disabled students80%
Limited English proficiency54%
Not limited English proficient78%
Academically gifted>95%
Source: NCDPI, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in various subjects.
  • The results for algebra I, algebra II, English I, biology, United States history, physical science, economics, and geometry are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
  • The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1615

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic50%31%
White, not Hispanic38%54%
Hispanic11%11%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program55%34%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,491$7,954
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%63%
Student and staff support9%10%
Administration12%11%
Other expenditures18%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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