Carolina Beach Elementary vs Charles P Murray Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carolina Beach Elementary
Carolina Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students
Charles P Murray Middle
Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
907 students
| Measure | Carolina Beach Elementary Carolina Beach, North Carolina | Charles P Murray Middle Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #133 of 1,457 | #33 of 469 |
| National rank | #10302 of 50,301 | #3061 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 383 | 907 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 907 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.4% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 64% |
| city | Carolina Beach | Wilmington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.4 vs 71.3).
- •Charles P Murray Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Charles P Murray Middle does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 64%).
- •Carolina Beach Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 34.3%).
- •Carolina Beach Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.8).
- •Charles P Murray Middle is the larger school with 907 students compared with 383.
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 Carolina Beach Elementary better than Charles P Murray Middle?
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 Carolina Beach Elementary and Charles P Murray Middle?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Carolina Beach and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolina Beach Elementary: 383. Charles P Murray Middle: 907. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolina Beach Elementary and Charles P Murray Middle rank in North Carolina?
Carolina Beach Elementary is 133rd of 1,457 and Charles P Murray Middle is 33rd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).