Dr John Codington Elem vs Friendship Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 284 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr John Codington Elem
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
Friendship Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
| Measure | Dr John Codington Elem Wilmington, North Carolina | Friendship Elementary Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 1,457 | #182 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #7387 of 50,301 | #14974 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 470 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 63% |
| city | Wilmington | Winston-Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr John Codington Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 64.7).
- •Dr John Codington Elem does better on math proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Dr John Codington Elem does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 59%).
- •Dr John Codington Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 43%).
- •Dr John Codington Elem does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.8).
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 Dr John Codington Elem better than Friendship Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr John Codington Elem ranks higher (75.9 vs 64.7 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 Dr John Codington Elem and Friendship Elementary?
About 284 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr John Codington Elem: 470. Friendship Elementary: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr John Codington Elem and Friendship Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Dr John Codington Elem is 89th of 1,457 and Friendship Elementary is 182nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).