Emsley A Laney High vs Wilmington Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emsley A Laney High
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,243 students
Wilmington Early College High
Castle Hayne · Public high · Grades 9–13
270 students
| Measure | Emsley A Laney High Wilmington, North Carolina | Wilmington Early College High Castle Hayne, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #252 of 528 | #146 of 528 |
| National rank | #10221 of 16,910 | #6481 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 2,243 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 2,243 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 74.5% |
| city | Wilmington | Castle Hayne |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilmington Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 42.9).
- •Wilmington Early College High does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 56%).
- •Wilmington Early College High does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 57%).
- •Emsley A Laney High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.3% vs 98.9%).
- •Emsley A Laney High does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 20.8).
- •Emsley A Laney High is the larger school with 2,243 students compared with 270.
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 Emsley A Laney High better than Wilmington Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), Wilmington Early College High ranks higher (57.4 vs 42.9 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 Emsley A Laney High and Wilmington Early College High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Castle Hayne in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emsley A Laney High: 2,243. Wilmington Early College High: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emsley A Laney High and Wilmington Early College High rank in North Carolina?
Emsley A Laney High is 252nd of 528 and Wilmington Early College High is 146th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).