Charles H Darden Middle vs Wilson Academy of Applied Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 794 m 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
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology
Wilson · Public high · Grades 9–13
280 students
| Measure | Charles H Darden Middle Wilson, North Carolina | Wilson Academy of Applied Technology Wilson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #370 of 469 | #169 of 528 |
| National rank | #13750 of 15,369 | #7256 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 378 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 44.5% |
| city | Wilson | Wilson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson Academy of Applied Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 20.1).
- •Wilson Academy of Applied Technology does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 24%).
- •Wilson Academy of Applied Technology does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 28%).
- •Wilson Academy of Applied Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 99.2%).
- •Charles H Darden Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 20.0).
- •Charles H Darden Middle is the larger school with 378 students compared with 280.
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 Wilson Academy of Applied Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson Academy of Applied Technology ranks higher (54.3 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 Wilson Academy of Applied Technology?
About 794 m in a straight line, between Wilson and Wilson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles H Darden Middle: 378. Wilson Academy of Applied Technology: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles H Darden Middle and Wilson Academy of Applied Technology rank in North Carolina?
Charles H Darden Middle is 370th of 469 and Wilson Academy of Applied Technology is 169th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).