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Frederick Douglass Elementary

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Frederick Douglass Elementary ranks 423 rd of 1492 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

423^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 72% of North Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Frederick Douglass Elementary is a K-5 school in Wilson, NC, serving 339 students in a high-poverty area of the city, where 98.5% of students qualify for free/reduced-price lunch. The school has become a notable success story, earning a 4-star state rating and ranking at the 72nd percentile statewide (423rd out of 1,492 North Carolina elementary schools). That places it well above the Wilson County Schools district average of the 61st percentile (3-star rating). A decade ago it sat at the 32nd percentile, so its steady upward climb represents major long-term improvement.

The school also stands out among its nearby Wilson peers. Wells Elementary, Margaret Hearne Elementary, Vick Elementary, and B O Barnes Elementary — all within about two and a half miles — rank between the 4th and 46th percentiles statewide, making Frederick Douglass the clear academic leader in central Wilson. Students beat the North Carolina state average in six of seven end-of-grade tests, including 5th grade math (81.5% proficient vs. 62.9% statewide) and 3rd grade reading (70.2% vs. 55.6% statewide). The school is especially strong for special education students, ranking in the 98th percentile statewide — an exceptional result for any school, especially one with high poverty. Chronic absenteeism has also dropped from 34.1% in 2021-22 to 17.8% in 2024-25, now better than the district (22.1%) and state (24.2%) averages.

Frederick Douglass is not the top elementary school in Wilson County — New Hope Elementary, Lucama Elementary, Gardners Elementary, and Vinson-Bynum Elementary rank comparably or higher — but among city schools serving similar populations, it is a positive exception. One area to watch is 4th grade math, the only subject below the state average. Results for Hispanic and low-income students have slipped somewhat from earlier highs, though they remain above average. Overall, Frederick Douglass has transformed itself into a consistently above-average option for Wilson families, with particular strengths in math, reading, special education, and attendance.

339

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

98.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1301 Corbett Ave
Wilson, NC 27893

(252) 236-4574

District: Wilson County Schools

Students who attend Frederick Douglass Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Elm City Middle
High:	Fike High
	Wilson Early College Academy

Racial breakdown:

African American:

34.8%

White:

33.6%

Hispanic:

23.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 32nd percentile in 2016 → 72nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Carolina average (68% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 40 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the North Carolina median (72nd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg64%

North Carolina avg61%

423^rd of 1,492

North Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 28%▲ up 39 pts since 2016

From bottom 32% (2016) to top 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

97^th of 246Wilson County Schools among North Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	69.7	423 of 1492	71.6%	★★★★☆
2025	66.5	460 of 1490	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.3	380 of 1505	74.8%	★★★★☆
2023	59.6	587 of 1502	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.7	711 of 1514	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.8	671 of 1489	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.0	458 of 1473	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	76.3	288 of 1434	79.9%	★★★★☆
2017	59.7	586 of 1429	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	37.5	962 of 1425	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	44.3	838 of 1440	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	27.9	1039 of 1390	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	29.6	1040 of 1403	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	49.3	780 of 1388	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	48.9	810 of 1381	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	20.1	1180 of 1363	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	26.9	1070 of 1354	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	26.7	1054 of 1324	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	39.1	908 of 1293	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	28.2	1025 of 1276	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	64.9	242 of 903	73.2%	★★★★☆
2025	62.8	261 of 918	71.6%	★★★★☆
2024	57.2	330 of 924	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.7	181 of 933	80.6%	★★★★☆
2022	56.3	325 of 927	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.0	247 of 896	72.4%	★★★★☆
2019	79.0	115 of 949	87.9%	★★★★☆
2018	87.4	44 of 927	95.3%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	65.2	448 of 1447	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.3	482 of 1451	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.4	376 of 1455	74.2%	★★★★☆
2023	67.3	428 of 1459	70.7%	★★★★☆
2022	56.6	612 of 1458	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.8	642 of 1440	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.0	319 of 1424	77.6%	★★★★☆
2018	87.8	105 of 1405	92.5%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	69.2	31 of 743	95.8%	★★★★☆
2024	69.8	72 of 669	89.2%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	72.1	196 of 981	80.0%	★★★★☆
2025	82.4	87 of 961	90.9%	★★★★★
2024	90.6	43 of 951	95.5%	★★★★★
2023	88.9	58 of 915	93.7%	★★★★★
2022	55.5	332 of 893	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	80.7	94 of 865	89.1%	★★★★☆
2018	88.1	42 of 851	95.1%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	65.7	385 of 1434	73.2%	★★★★☆
2025	75.7	218 of 1437	84.8%	★★★★☆
2024	75.6	223 of 1450	84.6%	★★★★☆
2023	65.8	398 of 1437	72.3%	★★★★☆
2022	59.2	471 of 1366	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.0	657 of 1329	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.6	369 of 1361	72.9%	★★★★☆
2018	86.4	78 of 1332	94.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	71.7	361 of 1451	75.1%	★★★★☆
2025	66.3	435 of 1450	70.0%	★★★★☆
2024	69.5	393 of 1464	73.2%	★★★★☆
2023	50.2	741 of 1461	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.5	772 of 1464	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.9	667 of 1444	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.5	647 of 1430	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.2	542 of 1413	61.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	92.5	20 of 815	97.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	80.6	177 of 1146	84.6%	★★★★☆
2025	70.0	315 of 1172	73.1%	★★★★☆
2024	78.3	220 of 1166	81.1%	★★★★☆
2023	51.6	591 of 1183	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.9	638 of 1194	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.4	641 of 1172	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.8	467 of 1183	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.1	304 of 1178	74.2%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)98th percentile+26 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)96th percentile+24 vs school

White (2026)85th percentile+13 vs school

Hispanic (2026)80th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2026)75th percentile+3 vs school

African American (2026)73rd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)73rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)69th percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2025-2026) ?

Science70%+3 vs state

Mathematics70%+7 vs state

Reading66%+9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				EOG Mathematics (2026)			EOG Reading (2026)			EOG Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Frederick Douglass Elementary	Public	K-5	1301 Corbett Ave	Wilson	27893	Wilson County	Wilson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 236-4574	339	22	15.1	98.5%	114 (33.6%)	118 (34.8%)	78 (23.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.4%)	69.7	423^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	71.6%		66.5	460^th of 1490 public elementary schools	69.1%	37	73.7	57.8	81.5	70.2	62.5	64.8	70.4	$9,313	$1,225	$8,089
Wells Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 Grove St N	Wilson	27893	Wilson County	Wilson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 399-7986	383	23	16.7	95.8%	69 (18.0%)	227 (59.3%)	58 (15.1%)	7 (1.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.0%)	41.4	888^th of 1492 public elementary schools	40.5%		46.8	805^th of 1490 public elementary schools	46.0%	83	78.0	46.0	56.1	66.0	50.0	40.4	56.1	$9,928	$1,749	$8,179
Margaret Hearne Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 W Gold St	Wilson	27893	Wilson County	Wilson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 399-7925	423	27	15.9	99.3%	19 (4.5%)	242 (57.2%)	138 (32.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.4%)	22.7	1233^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	17.4%		22.8	1224^th of 1490 public elementary schools	17.9%	9	35.0	34.8	52.7	38.3	44.9	41.8	67.3	$10,414	$2,422	$7,993
Vick Elementary	Public	K-5	504 N Carroll Street	Wilson	27893	Wilson County	Wilson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 399-7886	359	23	15.4	99.2%	9 (2.5%)	251 (69.9%)	91 (25.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	8.9	1431^st of 1492 public elementary schools	4.1%		14.3	1356^th of 1490 public elementary schools	9.0%	75	30.6	25.4	45.6	26.4	26.9	33.3	54.4	$13,719	$3,492	$10,227
Vinson-Bynum Elementary	Public	K-5	1601 Tarboro St SW	Wilson	27893	Wilson County	Wilson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 399-7981	458	29	15.8	99.3%	63 (13.8%)	294 (64.2%)	69 (15.1%)	12 (2.6%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	70.2	412^th of 1492 public elementary schools	72.4%		58.7	585^th of 1490 public elementary schools	60.7%	173	86.9	60.0	62.7	64.3	65.9	63.3	75.0	$11,625	$1,594	$10,030
B O Barnes Elementary	Public	K-5	1913 Martin L King Parkway	Wilson	27893	Wilson County	Wilson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 399-7875	274	23	11.9	98.9%	8 (2.9%)	209 (76.3%)	50 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	45.6	812^th of 1492 public elementary schools	45.6%		32.3	1053^rd of 1490 public elementary schools	29.3%	241	64.7	57.1	78.8	55.9	45.2	27.3	69.7	$11,225	$3,242	$7,983
New Hope Elementary	Public	K-5	4826 Packhouse Rd	Wilson	27896	Wilson County	Wilson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 399-7950	460	29	15.6	99.3%	210 (45.7%)	111 (24.1%)	83 (18.0%)	30 (6.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.4%)	93.2	69^th of 1492 public elementary schools	95.4%		95.3	51^st of 1490 public elementary schools	96.6%	18	82.1	88.9	92.5	73.1	85.6	80.6	91.0	$9,265	$666	$8,598
John W Jones Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4028 Highway 42 West	Wilson	27893	Wilson County	Wilson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 265-4020	601	36	16.8	99.5%	120 (20.0%)	319 (53.1%)	100 (16.6%)	26 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	32 (5.3%)	35	1004^th of 1492 public elementary schools	32.7%		41.1	896^th of 1490 public elementary schools	39.9%	108	45.7	35.6	66.2	44.3	48.9	58.8	64.7	$10,499	$2,342	$8,156
Gardners Elementary	Public	K-5	5404 NC 42 Hwy E	Elm City	27822	Wilson County	Wilson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 399-7920	280	18	15.5	98.2%	99 (35.4%)	62 (22.1%)	102 (36.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.1%)	73.8	347^th of 1492 public elementary schools	76.7%		80.5	240^th of 1490 public elementary schools	83.9%	107	77.6	80.4	66.7	65.3	67.4	64.3	69.0	$10,906	$1,587	$9,319
Lee Woodard Elementary	Public	K-5	103 Church St	Black Creek	27813	Wilson County	Wilson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 399-7940	173	10	17.3	97.1%	73 (42.2%)	40 (23.1%)	48 (27.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.9%)	63.4	528^th of 1492 public elementary schools	64.6%		55.4	646^th of 1490 public elementary schools	56.6%	118	55.2	69.2	88.9	58.6	73.1	48.1	74.1	$11,686	$1,635	$10,051

Frequently Asked Questions about Frederick Douglass Elementary

What district is Frederick Douglass Elementary in?

Wilson County Schools

What schools do graduates of Frederick Douglass Elementary attend?

Students who attend Frederick Douglass Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elm City Middle
High : Fike High
High : Wilson Early College Academy

What is the racial makeup of Frederick Douglass Elementary?

Students at Frederick Douglass Elementary are 35% African American, 34% White, 23% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

How many students attend Frederick Douglass Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 339 students attended Frederick Douglass Elementary.

Is Frederick Douglass Elementary a good school?

Frederick Douglass Elementary ranks 423^rd of 1492 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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