Sallie B. Howard School

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Sallie B. Howard School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-10
1004 Herring Ave E,  Wilson, NC
4.5
4.1
1,192 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Joanne Woodard
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
89%
Reading Proficiency
78%
Average GPA
3.25

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
A+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.25
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
89%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
590
Verbal
570
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
31.1%
State Average
19.2%
Science
19.4%
State Average
20.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Female
55%
Male
45%
Black
57.5%
Hispanic
36%
Two or more races
3.3%
White
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#39 Best Charter HS in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina A&T State University 47 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 46 Students
North Carolina State University 42 Students
East Carolina University 42 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 38 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 34 Students
Winston-Salem State University 33 Students
North Carolina Central University 26 Students
Elon University 23 Students
Fayetteville State University 19 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 15 Students
Business 13 Students
Psychology 9 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 7 Students
Finance 6 Students
Biotechnology 6 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 5 Students
Biology 4 Students
Arts 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 39 Reviews
5.0
1/15/2025
Very appreciative of the education my daughter and other family members are receiving great school very happy with the teachers and other administration
5.0 Works Here
1/7/2025
Sallie B Howard is a wonderful school where the teachers really care for and about the students. They are a safe school with great food!
5.0 Works Here
1/7/2025
It has been a real pleasure to work with the SBH family. Our culture and commitment have made a difference in our community.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/1/2026
This school isn’t perfect, but it does one thing right that carries it into greatness every year: it builds kids up while holding them to a high standard. It expects exceptional character from students and staff, and it takes seriously the work of helping kids take pride in themselves. Sallie B star...
2.0 parent
12/20/2022
I agree 100% with the comment stating kids with behavioral issues attend here and a lot of bullying goes on. Also 100% agree the school does nothing about it. The bus transportation isn’t any better. My child’s bus driver almost got into an accident with an 18 wheeler!! As well as hitting simple sta...
5.0 teacher
5/31/2020
5 Star School which puts Students First!
5.0 parent
5/29/2020
This school would receive 100 percent for the impact it had on my child. I would recommend Sallie B Howard anyday

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Sallie B. Howard School is a charter school for students in grades K-10 located at 1004 Herring Ave E in Wilson, in the Wilson neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,192 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 89% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Sallie B. Howard School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.25. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $243,068. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wilson Preparatory Academy, Wilson Early College Academy, Wilson Academy of Applied Technology, and more. Learn more about what Wilson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sallie B. Howard School.

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