Charles H Darden Middle vs Wilson Early College Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.5 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
Wilson Early College Academy
Wilson · Public high · Grades 9–13
268 students
| Measure | Charles H Darden Middle Wilson, North Carolina | Wilson Early College Academy Wilson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #370 of 469 | #30 of 528 |
| National rank | #13750 of 15,369 | #1970 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 378 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 77% |
| city | Wilson | Wilson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson Early College Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 20.1).
- •Wilson Early College Academy does better on math proficiency (77% vs 24%).
- •Wilson Early College Academy does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 28%).
- •Wilson Early College Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 99.2%).
- •Charles H Darden Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 20.6).
- •Charles H Darden Middle is the larger school with 378 students compared with 268.
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 Early College Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson Early College Academy ranks higher (75.9 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 Early College Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wilson and Wilson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles H Darden Middle: 378. Wilson Early College Academy: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles H Darden Middle and Wilson Early College Academy rank in North Carolina?
Charles H Darden Middle is 370th of 469 and Wilson Early College Academy is 30th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).