Eugene Ashley High vs Heyward C Bellamy Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eugene Ashley High
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,893 students
Heyward C Bellamy Elem
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
| Measure | Eugene Ashley High Wilmington, North Carolina | Heyward C Bellamy Elem Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #158 of 528 | #156 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #6775 of 16,910 | #12581 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,893 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 1,893 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 63% |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heyward C Bellamy Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 56.1).
- •Heyward C Bellamy Elem does better on math proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •Heyward C Bellamy Elem does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 55%).
- •Eugene Ashley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 41.1%).
- •Heyward C Bellamy Elem does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 20.1).
- •Eugene Ashley High is the larger school with 1,893 students compared with 533.
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 Eugene Ashley High better than Heyward C Bellamy Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Heyward C Bellamy Elem ranks higher (68.2 vs 56.1 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 Eugene Ashley High and Heyward C Bellamy Elem?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eugene Ashley High: 1,893. Heyward C Bellamy Elem: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eugene Ashley High and Heyward C Bellamy Elem rank in North Carolina?
Eugene Ashley High is 158th of 528 and Heyward C Bellamy Elem is 156th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).