Fike High vs Margaret Hearne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fike High
Wilson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,028 students
Margaret Hearne Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
| Measure | Fike High Wilson, North Carolina | Margaret Hearne Elementary Wilson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #372 of 528 | #1451 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13206 of 16,910 | #49951 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,028 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 1,028 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 7.5% |
| city | Wilson | Wilson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fike High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.6 vs 7.6).
- •Fike High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 7.5%).
- •Fike High does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 12%).
- •Fike High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.3%).
- •Margaret Hearne Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 19.0).
- •Fike High is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 423.
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 Fike High better than Margaret Hearne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fike High ranks higher (30.6 vs 7.6 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 Fike High and Margaret Hearne Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Wilson and Wilson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fike High: 1,028. Margaret Hearne Elementary: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fike High and Margaret Hearne Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Fike High is 372nd of 528 and Margaret Hearne Elementary is 1451st of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).