A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des vs Williston Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
Williston Middle
Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
666 students
| Measure | A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des Wilmington, North Carolina | Williston Middle Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1251 of 1,457 | #427 of 469 |
| National rank | #46799 of 50,301 | #14503 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 342 | 666 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 18% |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.6 vs 15.5).
- •A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des does better on math proficiency (20% vs 18%).
- •Williston Middle does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 21%).
- •A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.5%).
- •A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.2).
- •Williston Middle is the larger school with 666 students compared with 342.
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 A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des better than Williston Middle?
On the Success Index (US), A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des ranks higher (16.6 vs 15.5 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 A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des and Williston Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des: 342. Williston Middle: 666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des and Williston Middle rank in North Carolina?
A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des is 1251st of 1,457 and Williston Middle is 427th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).