Elm City Middle vs Frederick Douglass Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.5 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
Frederick Douglass Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
339 students
| Measure | Elm City Middle Elm City, North Carolina | Frederick Douglass Elementary Wilson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 469 | #681 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10624 of 15,369 | #36313 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 399 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| 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 33.4).
- •Frederick Douglass Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Elm City Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 45%).
- •Frederick Douglass Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.2%).
- •Frederick Douglass Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.0).
- •Elm City Middle is the larger school with 399 students compared with 339.
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 Frederick Douglass Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Elm City Middle ranks higher (36.1 vs 33.4 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 Frederick Douglass Elementary?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Elm City and Wilson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm City Middle: 399. Frederick Douglass Elementary: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm City Middle and Frederick Douglass Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Elm City Middle is 200th of 469 and Frederick Douglass Elementary is 681st of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).