Edwin A Alderman Elementary vs Holly Tree Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwin A Alderman Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
255 students
Holly Tree Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students
| Measure | Edwin A Alderman Elementary Wilmington, North Carolina | Holly Tree Elementary Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #955 of 1,457 | #52 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #41634 of 50,301 | #5129 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 255 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 65% |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holly Tree Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 25.1).
- •Holly Tree Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 27%).
- •Holly Tree Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Holly Tree Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 98.8%).
- •Edwin A Alderman Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.7).
- •Holly Tree Elementary is the larger school with 383 students compared with 255.
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 Edwin A Alderman Elementary better than Holly Tree Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Holly Tree Elementary ranks higher (79.7 vs 25.1 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 Edwin A Alderman Elementary and Holly Tree Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin A Alderman Elementary: 255. Holly Tree Elementary: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin A Alderman Elementary and Holly Tree Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Edwin A Alderman Elementary is 955th of 1,457 and Holly Tree Elementary is 52nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).