Emma B Trask Middle vs Emsley A Laney High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 296 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emma B Trask Middle
Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
611 students
Emsley A Laney High
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,243 students
| Measure | Emma B Trask Middle Wilmington, North Carolina | Emsley A Laney High Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 469 | #252 of 528 |
| National rank | #9007 of 15,369 | #10221 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 611 | 2,243 |
| Enrollment | 611 | 2,243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 56% |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.7 vs 42.9).
- •Emsley A Laney High does better on math proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •Emsley A Laney High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Emsley A Laney High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Emma B Trask Middle does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 20.4).
- •Emsley A Laney High is the larger school with 2,243 students compared with 611.
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 Emma B Trask Middle better than Emsley A Laney High?
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 Emma B Trask Middle and Emsley A Laney High?
About 296 m in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emma B Trask Middle: 611. Emsley A Laney High: 2,243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emma B Trask Middle and Emsley A Laney High rank in North Carolina?
Emma B Trask Middle is 145th of 469 and Emsley A Laney High is 252nd of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).