D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy vs Leland Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–8
162 students
Leland Middle
Leland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
806 students
| Measure | D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy Wilmington, North Carolina | Leland Middle Leland, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1453 of 1,457 | #338 of 469 |
| National rank | #50086 of 50,301 | #13250 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 162 | 806 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 806 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | – | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 28% |
| city | Wilmington | Leland |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leland Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 6.4).
- •Leland Middle does better on math proficiency (28% vs 12%).
- •Leland Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Leland Middle is the larger school with 806 students compared with 162.
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 D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy better than Leland Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Leland Middle ranks higher (22.9 vs 6.4 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 D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy and Leland Middle?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Leland in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy: 162. Leland Middle: 806. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy and Leland Middle rank in North Carolina?
D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy is 1453rd of 1,457 and Leland Middle is 338th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).