Serving 1,030 students in grades 9-12, Fike High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,030 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fike High School's student population of 1,030 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,030 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fike High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fike High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1190 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
46%
25%
White
32%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fike High School's ranking?
Fike High School is ranked #1190 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Fike High School often compared to?
Fike High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Hunt High School, Beddingfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fike High School?
The graduation rate of Fike High School is 76%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Fike High School?
1,030 students attend Fike High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Fike High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fike High School?
Fike High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fike High School offer ?
Fike High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fike High School part of?
Fike High School is part of Wilson County Schools School District.
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