James Hunt High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wilson, North Carolina 27893 · Wilson County Schools
#403 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#13821 of 16,910 nationally
About James Hunt High
James Hunt High is a public high located in Wilson, in the Wilson County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,115 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 403rd of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (39th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,115.
There are 18 schools in Wilson; James Hunt High ranks 10th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)30%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James Hunt High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James Hunt High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John W Jones Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
601 students · 1.5 km away
Forest Hills Middle
Wilson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
654 students · 4.7 km away
Vinson-Bynum Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
458 students · 5.2 km away
Springfield Middle
Lucama · Public middle · Grades 6–8
448 students · 5.9 km away
Rock Ridge Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
476 students · 6.7 km away
Wells Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students · 7.6 km away
Fike High
Wilson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,028 students · 7.7 km away
New Hope Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students · 7.8 km away
Margaret Hearne Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students · 8.1 km away
Frederick Douglass Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
339 students · 8.2 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
North Lincoln High
Lincolnton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,126 students
Franklinton High
Franklinton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,127 students
Concord High
Concord · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,128 students
Crest High
Shelby · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,098 students
Forestview High
Gastonia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,133 students
West Carteret High
Morehead City · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,095 students
Frequently asked questions
Is James Hunt High a good school?
James Hunt High has a Success Index (US) of 27.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #403 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does James Hunt High rank in North Carolina?
James Hunt High ranks #403 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #13821 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James Hunt High?
James Hunt High had 1,115 students in 2025.
Is James Hunt High a elementary school or a high school?
James Hunt High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James Hunt High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James Hunt High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.