How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Caldwell County Schools | Wilson County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lenoir, North Carolina | Wilson, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 10,758 | 10,276 |
| Number of Schools | 24 | 25 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.7:1 | 16:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Caldwell County Schools | Wilson County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,066 | $12,450 |
| Federal Revenue | 26.1% | 20.5% |
| State Revenue | 57.4% | 58.4% |
| Local Revenue | 16.5% | 21.1% |
Caldwell County Schools
Federal State Local
Wilson County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Caldwell County Schools | Wilson County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.0% | 27.9% |
| African American | 5.6% | 41.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% | 25.0% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94.9% | 95.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Caldwell County Schools | Wilson County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 22 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 392:1 | 310.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.2% | 26.3% |
School Types
Caldwell County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 19
Wilson County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 14
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.