Elm City Middle vs Wilson Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.0 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
Wilson Preparatory Academy
Wilson · Charter other · Grades K–12
725 students
| Measure | Elm City Middle Elm City, North Carolina | Wilson Preparatory Academy Wilson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #200 of 469 | – |
| National rank | #10624 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 399 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 41% |
| city | Elm City | Wilson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Wilson Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Wilson Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.2%).
- •Elm City Middle does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.7).
- •Wilson Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 725 students compared with 399.
- •Elm City Middle is a public school while Wilson Preparatory Academy 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 Elm City Middle better than Wilson Preparatory Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Elm City Middle and Wilson Preparatory Academy?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Elm City and Wilson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm City Middle: 399. Wilson Preparatory Academy: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm City Middle and Wilson Preparatory Academy rank in North Carolina?
Elm City Middle is 200th of 469 and Wilson Preparatory Academy is unranked among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).