B O Barnes Elementary vs Wilson Early College Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.0 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
Wilson Early College Academy
Wilson · Public high · Grades 9–13
268 students
| Measure | B O Barnes Elementary Wilson, North Carolina | Wilson Early College Academy Wilson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1321 of 1,457 | #30 of 528 |
| National rank | #47763 of 50,301 | #1970 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 274 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 77% |
| city | Wilson | Wilson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson Early College Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 14.7).
- •Wilson Early College Academy does better on math proficiency (77% vs 7.5%).
- •Wilson Early College Academy does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 12%).
- •Wilson Early College Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 98.9%).
- •B O Barnes Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 20.6).
- •B O Barnes Elementary is the larger school with 274 students compared with 268.
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 Wilson Early College Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson Early College Academy ranks higher (75.9 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 Wilson Early College Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Wilson and Wilson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B O Barnes Elementary: 274. Wilson Early College Academy: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B O Barnes Elementary and Wilson Early College Academy rank in North Carolina?
B O Barnes Elementary is 1321st of 1,457 and Wilson Early College Academy is 30th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).