Edwin A Alderman Elementary vs Wilmington School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.4 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
Wilmington School of the Arts
Wilmington · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
297 students
| Measure | Edwin A Alderman Elementary Wilmington, North Carolina | Wilmington School of the Arts Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #955 of 1,457 | #325 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #41634 of 50,301 | #24786 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 255 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilmington School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 25.1).
- •Wilmington School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 98.8%).
- •Edwin A Alderman Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.9).
- •Wilmington School of the Arts is the larger school with 297 students compared with 255.
- •Edwin A Alderman Elementary is a public school while Wilmington School of the Arts is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Wilmington School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Wilmington School of the Arts ranks higher (50.6 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 Wilmington School of the Arts?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin A Alderman Elementary: 255. Wilmington School of the Arts: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin A Alderman Elementary and Wilmington School of the Arts rank in North Carolina?
Edwin A Alderman Elementary is 955th of 1,457 and Wilmington School of the Arts is 325th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).