Carolina Beach Elementary vs Island Montessori Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.6 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
Island Montessori Charter School
Wilmington · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
220 students
| Measure | Carolina Beach Elementary Carolina Beach, North Carolina | Island Montessori Charter School Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 1,457 | #251 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10302 of 50,301 | #20273 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 383 | 220 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 220 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 42% |
| 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 57.0).
- •Carolina Beach Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Carolina Beach Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Island Montessori Charter School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.2).
- •Carolina Beach Elementary is the larger school with 383 students compared with 220.
- •Carolina Beach Elementary is a public school while Island Montessori Charter 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 Carolina Beach Elementary better than Island Montessori Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Carolina Beach Elementary ranks higher (71.4 vs 57.0 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 Carolina Beach Elementary and Island Montessori Charter School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Carolina Beach and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolina Beach Elementary: 383. Island Montessori Charter School: 220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolina Beach Elementary and Island Montessori Charter School rank in North Carolina?
Carolina Beach Elementary is 133rd of 1,457 and Island Montessori Charter School is 251st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).