Charles P Murray Middle vs Heyward C Bellamy Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles P Murray Middle
Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
907 students
Heyward C Bellamy Elem
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
| Measure | Charles P Murray Middle Wilmington, North Carolina | Heyward C Bellamy Elem Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #33 of 469 | #156 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #3061 of 15,369 | #12581 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 907 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 907 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 63% |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles P Murray Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 68.2).
- •Charles P Murray Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 63%).
- •Charles P Murray Middle does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 61%).
- •Charles P Murray Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 41.1%).
- •Heyward C Bellamy Elem does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.8).
- •Charles P Murray Middle is the larger school with 907 students compared with 533.
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 P Murray Middle better than Heyward C Bellamy Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Charles P Murray Middle ranks higher (71.3 vs 68.2 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 P Murray Middle and Heyward C Bellamy Elem?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles P Murray Middle: 907. Heyward C Bellamy Elem: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles P Murray Middle and Heyward C Bellamy Elem rank in North Carolina?
Charles P Murray Middle is 33rd of 469 and Heyward C Bellamy Elem is 156th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).