B O Barnes Elementary vs Charles H Darden Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 634 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B O Barnes Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students
Charles H Darden Middle
Wilson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
378 students
| Measure | B O Barnes Elementary Wilson, North Carolina | Charles H Darden Middle Wilson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1321 of 1,457 | #370 of 469 |
| National rank | #47763 of 50,301 | #13750 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 274 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 24% |
| city | Wilson | Wilson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles H Darden Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.1 vs 14.7).
- •Charles H Darden Middle does better on math proficiency (24% vs 7.5%).
- •Charles H Darden Middle does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 12%).
- •B O Barnes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.2%).
- •B O Barnes Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.0).
- •Charles H Darden Middle is the larger school with 378 students compared with 274.
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 B O Barnes Elementary better than Charles H Darden Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Charles H Darden Middle ranks higher (20.1 vs 14.7 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 B O Barnes Elementary and Charles H Darden Middle?
About 634 m in a straight line, between Wilson and Wilson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B O Barnes Elementary: 274. Charles H Darden Middle: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B O Barnes Elementary and Charles H Darden Middle rank in North Carolina?
B O Barnes Elementary is 1321st of 1,457 and Charles H Darden Middle is 370th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).