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Wilson Academy of Virtual Education

117 NE Tarboro St, Wilson, NC 27894Wilson County Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 04–12Non-Charter
48
Students
Total enrolled
$13,816
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
48.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 212% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 48 students in grades 04–12 in Wilson, North Carolina.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,816 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
48.0 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Wilson Academy of Virtual Education is a small other in Wilson, North Carolina, serving grades 04–12 with 48 students. The district invests $13,816 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 48.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Wilson Academy of Virtual Education

48
Total Students
48.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
46%
Free Lunch
1
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (04–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution23 male · 25 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility46%
National avg 52% · 22 students
Student Composition
58%
33%
White58%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black33%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370502003592

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,816Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,816
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,079
Student Support$2,625
Administration$1,658
Operations$2,072
Other$1,382
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,816 spent per student, an estimated $6,121 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
58%
21%
State government
58.4%
Local (property tax)
21.1%
Federal programs
20.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 48.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
John W Jones ElementaryVinson-Bynum ElementaryRock Ridge ElementaryMargaret Hearne Elementary
+9 more
↓
Middle
Forest Hills MiddleSpringfield MiddleElm City MiddleCharles H Darden Middle
+1 more
↓
High School
James Hunt HighFike HighBeddingfield HighWilson Early College Academy
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
Grades04 – 12
Location—
CountyWilson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWilson County Schools →
Phone: (252)399-7700
NCES ID: 370502003592
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Wilson seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Wilson County Schools
High
James Hunt High
1,069 students · 09–12
● 36 opp60% FRL
High
Fike High
1,046 students · 09–12
● 36 opp100% FRL
High
Beddingfield High
682 students · 09–12
● 36 opp99% FRL
Mid
Forest Hills Middle
670 students · 06–08
● 36 opp99% FRL
Elem
John W Jones Elementary
591 students · PK–05
● 36 opp99% FRL
Elem
Vinson-Bynum Elementary
473 students · KG–05
● 36 opp99% FRL
Elem
Rock Ridge Elementary
469 students · KG–05
● 36 opp50% FRL
Mid
Springfield Middle
445 students · 06–08
● 36 opp56% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
117 NE Tarboro St, Wilson, NC 27894
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.