D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy vs R Freeman Sch of Engineering
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.5 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
R Freeman Sch of Engineering
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
241 students
| Measure | D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy Wilmington, North Carolina | R Freeman Sch of Engineering Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1453 of 1,457 | #1289 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #50086 of 50,301 | #47320 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 162 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R Freeman Sch of Engineering scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.7 vs 6.4).
- •D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 98.8%).
- •R Freeman Sch of Engineering is the larger school with 241 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 R Freeman Sch of Engineering?
On the Success Index (US), R Freeman Sch of Engineering ranks higher (15.7 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 R Freeman Sch of Engineering?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy: 162. R Freeman Sch of Engineering: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy and R Freeman Sch of Engineering rank in North Carolina?
D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy is 1453rd of 1,457 and R Freeman Sch of Engineering is 1289th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).