Fike High vs James Hunt High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fike High
Wilson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,028 students
James Hunt High
Wilson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,115 students
| Measure | Fike High Wilson, North Carolina | James Hunt High Wilson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #372 of 528 | #403 of 528 |
| National rank | #13206 of 16,910 | #13821 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,028 | 1,115 |
| Enrollment | 1,028 | 1,115 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 30% |
| city | Wilson | Wilson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fike High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.6 vs 27.7).
- •Fike High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 30%).
- •James Hunt High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •James Hunt High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 98.8%).
- •James Hunt High does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.0).
- •James Hunt High is the larger school with 1,115 students compared with 1,028.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Fike High better than James Hunt High?
On the Success Index (US), Fike High ranks higher (30.6 vs 27.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fike High and James Hunt High?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Wilson and Wilson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fike High: 1,028. James Hunt High: 1,115. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fike High and James Hunt High rank in North Carolina?
Fike High is 372nd of 528 and James Hunt High is 403rd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).