Fike High vs Wilson Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 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
Wilson Preparatory Academy
Wilson · Charter other · Grades K–12
725 students
| Measure | Fike High Wilson, North Carolina | Wilson Preparatory Academy Wilson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #372 of 528 | – |
| National rank | #13206 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,028 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 1,028 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 41% |
| city | Wilson | Wilson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fike High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Wilson Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 40%).
- •Wilson Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 98.8%).
- •Wilson Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.0).
- •Fike High is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 725.
- •Fike High is a public school while Wilson Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fike High better than Wilson Preparatory Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fike High and Wilson Preparatory Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wilson and Wilson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fike High: 1,028. Wilson Preparatory Academy: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fike High and Wilson Preparatory Academy rank in North Carolina?
Fike High is 372nd of 528 and Wilson Preparatory Academy is unranked among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).