American Leadership Academy-Coastal vs Porters Neck Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Leadership Academy-Coastal
Wilmington · Charter other · Grades K–11
1,002 students
Porters Neck Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
666 students
| Measure | American Leadership Academy-Coastal Wilmington, North Carolina | Porters Neck Elementary Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #158 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #12760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–11 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,002 | 666 |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | 666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | – |
| Math proficiency | 20% | – |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Porters Neck Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 35.4%).
- •Porters Neck Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.6).
- •American Leadership Academy-Coastal is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 666.
- •American Leadership Academy-Coastal is a charter school while Porters Neck Elementary is a public 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 American Leadership Academy-Coastal better than Porters Neck Elementary?
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 American Leadership Academy-Coastal and Porters Neck Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Leadership Academy-Coastal: 1,002. Porters Neck Elementary: 666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Leadership Academy-Coastal and Porters Neck Elementary rank in North Carolina?
American Leadership Academy-Coastal is unranked and Porters Neck Elementary is 158th of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).