Bradley Creek Elementary vs Wrightsville Beach Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradley Creek Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
344 students
Wrightsville Beach Elem
Wrightsville Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students
| Measure | Bradley Creek Elementary Wilmington, North Carolina | Wrightsville Beach Elem Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #409 of 1,457 | #5 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #28591 of 50,301 | #1051 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 344 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 8.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 82% |
| city | Wilmington | Wrightsville Beach |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wrightsville Beach Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 45.0).
- •Wrightsville Beach Elem does better on math proficiency (82% vs 56%).
- •Wrightsville Beach Elem does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 43%).
- •Wrightsville Beach Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.9% vs 98%).
- •Bradley Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.7).
- •Bradley Creek Elementary is the larger school with 344 students compared with 280.
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 Bradley Creek Elementary better than Wrightsville Beach Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Wrightsville Beach Elem ranks higher (88.9 vs 45.0 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 Bradley Creek Elementary and Wrightsville Beach Elem?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bradley Creek Elementary: 344. Wrightsville Beach Elem: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bradley Creek Elementary and Wrightsville Beach Elem rank in North Carolina?
Bradley Creek Elementary is 409th of 1,457 and Wrightsville Beach Elem is 5th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).