Dr John Codington Elem vs Mary C Williams Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.1 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
Mary C Williams Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
| Measure | Dr John Codington Elem Wilmington, North Carolina | Mary C Williams Elementary Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 1,457 | #618 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #7387 of 50,301 | #34768 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 470 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 43% |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr John Codington Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 35.8).
- •Dr John Codington Elem does better on math proficiency (66% vs 43%).
- •Dr John Codington Elem does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 37%).
- •Dr John Codington Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 99.2%).
- •Mary C Williams Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.2).
- •Dr John Codington Elem is the larger school with 470 students compared with 355.
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 Mary C Williams Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr John Codington Elem ranks higher (75.9 vs 35.8 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 Mary C Williams Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr John Codington Elem: 470. Mary C Williams Elementary: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr John Codington Elem and Mary C Williams Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Dr John Codington Elem is 89th of 1,457 and Mary C Williams Elementary is 618th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).