Carolina Beach Elementary vs Eugene Ashley High
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
Eugene Ashley High
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,893 students
| Measure | Carolina Beach Elementary Carolina Beach, North Carolina | Eugene Ashley High Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 1,457 | #158 of 528 |
| National rank | #10302 of 50,301 | #6775 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 383 | 1,893 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 1,893 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.4% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 56% |
| city | Carolina Beach | Wilmington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carolina Beach Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 56.1).
- •Carolina Beach Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •Carolina Beach Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 55%).
- •Carolina Beach Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 40.2%).
- •Carolina Beach Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 20.1).
- •Eugene Ashley High is the larger school with 1,893 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 Eugene Ashley High?
On the Success Index (US), Carolina Beach Elementary ranks higher (71.4 vs 56.1 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 Carolina Beach Elementary and Eugene Ashley High?
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. Eugene Ashley High: 1,893. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolina Beach Elementary and Eugene Ashley High rank in North Carolina?
Carolina Beach Elementary is 133rd of 1,457 and Eugene Ashley High is 158th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).