Edwin A Alderman Elementary vs Roland-Grise Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 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
Roland-Grise Middle
Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
878 students
| Measure | Edwin A Alderman Elementary Wilmington, North Carolina | Roland-Grise Middle Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #955 of 1,457 | #51 of 469 |
| National rank | #41634 of 50,301 | #4166 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 255 | 878 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 878 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 33.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roland-Grise Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 25.1).
- •Roland-Grise Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Roland-Grise Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 32%).
- •Roland-Grise Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 98.8%).
- •Edwin A Alderman Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.6).
- •Roland-Grise Middle is the larger school with 878 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 Roland-Grise Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Roland-Grise Middle ranks higher (66.1 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 Roland-Grise Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin A Alderman Elementary: 255. Roland-Grise Middle: 878. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin A Alderman Elementary and Roland-Grise Middle rank in North Carolina?
Edwin A Alderman Elementary is 955th of 1,457 and Roland-Grise Middle is 51st of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).