Wilson County Schools: Sallie B. Howard School welcomed most students in 2023-24 school year

Wilson County Schools: Sallie B. Howard School welcomed most students in 2023-24 school year
Catherine Truitt North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction — North Carolina Department of Public Instruction website
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Sallie B. Howard School had the highest enrollment among Wilson County schools, welcoming 1,204 students during the 2023-24 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Among the 27 schools in Wilson County, James Hunt High School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 1,083 students, while Fike High School welcomed 995 students and ranked third in the 2023-24 school year.

Sallie B. Howard School is part of Sallie B Howard School district, which roughly covers institutions within Wilson County and has a main office in Wilson.

In the previous school year, Sallie B. Howard School also had the highest number of students among Wilson County schools.

Despite steady enrollment, North Carolina schools continue to face significant funding challenges. The state’s per-student spending remains nearly $5,000 below the national average, limiting resources for teachers, classrooms, and student support programs. In fact, North Carolina ranks 48th out of 50 states in per-student funding (after adjusting for regional costs).

Staffing shortages have also become a growing concern, with teacher turnover rising to 11.5% in the most recent school year. Low salaries and high workloads make it difficult to retain experienced educators, potentially increasing class sizes and affecting learning quality.

Enrollment in Sallie B. Howard School Over 5 Years

Enrollment in Wilson County Schools During 2023-24 School Year
School name City Total School Enrollment
Sallie B. Howard School Wilson 1,204
James Hunt High School Wilson 1,083
Fike High School Wilson 995
Wilson Preparatory Academy Wilson 722
Beddingfield High School Wilson 640
Forest Hills Middle School Wilson 626
John W. Jones Elementary School Wilson 502
Vinson-Bynum Elementary School Wilson 474
Springfield Middle School Lucama 455
Rock Ridge Elementary School Wilson 448
New Hope Elementary School Wilson 446
Elm City Middle School Elm City 429
Margaret Hearne Elementary School Wilson 401
Charles H. Darden Middle School Wilson 389
Lucama Elementary School Lucama 371
Wells Elementary School Wilson 334
Frederick Douglass Elementary School Elm City 332
Vick Elementary School Wilson 328
B. O. Barnes Elementary School Wilson 295
Speight Middle School Stantonsburg 278
Wilson Early College Academy Wilson 257
Gardners Elementary School Elm City 249
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology Wilson 236
Stantonsburg Elementary School Stantonsburg 187
Lee Woodard Elementary School Black Creek 165
Milton M. Daniels Learning Center Wilson 102
Wilson Academy of Virtual Education Wilson 48


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