Elm City Middle vs Fike High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm City Middle
Elm City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
399 students
Fike High
Wilson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,028 students
| Measure | Elm City Middle Elm City, North Carolina | Fike High Wilson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 469 | #372 of 528 |
| National rank | #10624 of 15,369 | #13206 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 399 | 1,028 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 1,028 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 45% |
| city | Elm City | Wilson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elm City Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 30.6).
- •Fike High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 39%).
- •Elm City Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 40%).
- •Fike High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.2%).
- •Elm City Middle does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.0).
- •Fike High is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 399.
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 Elm City Middle better than Fike High?
On the Success Index (US), Elm City Middle ranks higher (36.1 vs 30.6 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 Elm City Middle and Fike High?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Elm City and Wilson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm City Middle: 399. Fike High: 1,028. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm City Middle and Fike High rank in North Carolina?
Elm City Middle is 200th of 469 and Fike High is 372nd of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).