B O Barnes Elementary vs Sallie B Howard School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.1 km 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
Sallie B Howard School
Wilson · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,228 students
| Measure | B O Barnes Elementary Wilson, North Carolina | Sallie B Howard School Wilson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1321 of 1,457 | – |
| National rank | #47763 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 274 | 1,228 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 1,228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 42% |
| city | Wilson | Wilson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sallie B Howard School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Sallie B Howard School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Sallie B Howard School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.1% vs 98.9%).
- •B O Barnes Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.9).
- •Sallie B Howard School is the larger school with 1,228 students compared with 274.
- •B O Barnes Elementary is a public school while Sallie B Howard School is a charter 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 B O Barnes Elementary better than Sallie B Howard School?
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 B O Barnes Elementary and Sallie B Howard School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Wilson and Wilson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B O Barnes Elementary: 274. Sallie B Howard School: 1,228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B O Barnes Elementary and Sallie B Howard School rank in North Carolina?
B O Barnes Elementary is 1321st of 1,457 and Sallie B Howard School is unranked among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).