Charles H Darden Middle vs Margaret Hearne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 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
Margaret Hearne Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
| Measure | Charles H Darden Middle Wilson, North Carolina | Margaret Hearne Elementary Wilson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #370 of 469 | #1451 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13750 of 15,369 | #49951 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 378 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 7.5% |
| city | Wilson | Wilson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles H Darden Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.1 vs 7.6).
- •Charles H Darden Middle does better on math proficiency (24% vs 7.5%).
- •Charles H Darden Middle does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 12%).
- •Charles H Darden Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.3%).
- •Charles H Darden Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.3).
- •Margaret Hearne Elementary is the larger school with 423 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 Margaret Hearne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Charles H Darden Middle ranks higher (20.1 vs 7.6 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 Margaret Hearne Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Wilson and Wilson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles H Darden Middle: 378. Margaret Hearne Elementary: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles H Darden Middle and Margaret Hearne Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Charles H Darden Middle is 370th of 469 and Margaret Hearne Elementary is 1451st of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).