C+
Average
60/100

Wilson Preparatory Academy

📚 K – 12 🏫 K-12 Charter School
📍 2755 Tilghman Rd N, Wilson, NC 27896
Overall
C+
60/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 43% · Math 31% proficient · 28th percentile in North Carolina
Graduation
A
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

60
Repit Score
out of 100
755
Students
enrolled
18.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$9K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%28/100reading 31st percentile, math 24th percentile among North Carolina high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%85/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%61/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −14 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency43% (−3 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency31% (−11 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+11 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%47%reading -11 pts, math -17 pts19th percentile (list)
Black32%22%reading -7 pts, math -9 pts27th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%35%reading -1 pts, math -6 pts31st percentile (list)
Multiracial50%30%reading -9 pts, math -15 pts18th percentile (list)
Low-income27%17%reading -12 pts, math -17 pts13th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2755 Tilghman Rd N
City Wilson
ZIP Code 27896
District 3700379
NCES School ID 370037903323
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27896

Understanding the community around Wilson Preparatory Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,320
Per Capita Income $37,436
Poverty Rate 5.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.2%
High School or Higher 91.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $185,700
Median Rent $1,032
Owner-Occupied 76.1%
Renter-Occupied 23.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Wilson Preparatory Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.0%
Female 47.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 73.4%
Hispanic/Latino 11.0%
White 8.3%
Two or More Races 6.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 755
Teachers (FTE) 41.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Wilson Preparatory Academy?
Wilson Preparatory Academy has a Repit School Score of 60 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Wilson Preparatory Academy?
Wilson Preparatory Academy has 755 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1.
What grades does Wilson Preparatory Academy serve?
Wilson Preparatory Academy serves grades K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Wilson Preparatory Academy receive per student?
Wilson Preparatory Academy receives $8,777 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Wilson Preparatory Academy in 27896 ▼
Avg Home Value
$279,812
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,660
1-Year Change
+0.6%
% Renters
23.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026