Charles H Darden Middle vs Elm City Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles H Darden Middle
Wilson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
378 students
Elm City Middle
Elm City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
399 students
| Measure | Charles H Darden Middle Wilson, North Carolina | Elm City Middle Elm City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #370 of 469 | #200 of 469 |
| National rank | #13750 of 15,369 | #10624 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 378 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 39% |
| city | Wilson | Elm City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elm City Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 20.1).
- •Elm City Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 24%).
- •Elm City Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 28%).
- •Charles H Darden Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.0).
- •Elm City Middle is the larger school with 399 students compared with 378.
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 Charles H Darden Middle better than Elm City Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Elm City Middle ranks higher (36.1 vs 20.1 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 Charles H Darden Middle and Elm City Middle?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Wilson and Elm City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles H Darden Middle: 378. Elm City Middle: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles H Darden Middle and Elm City Middle rank in North Carolina?
Charles H Darden Middle is 370th of 469 and Elm City Middle is 200th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).