Frederick Douglass Elementary vs Margaret Hearne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
339 students
Margaret Hearne Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Elementary Wilson, North Carolina | Margaret Hearne Elementary Wilson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #681 of 1,457 | #1451 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #36313 of 50,301 | #49951 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 339 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 7.5% |
| city | Wilson | Wilson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Douglass Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 7.6).
- •Frederick Douglass Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Frederick Douglass Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 12%).
- •Frederick Douglass Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.3%).
- •Frederick Douglass Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.3).
- •Margaret Hearne Elementary is the larger school with 423 students compared with 339.
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 Frederick Douglass Elementary better than Margaret Hearne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Douglass Elementary ranks higher (33.4 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 Frederick Douglass Elementary and Margaret Hearne Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wilson and Wilson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Elementary: 339. Margaret Hearne Elementary: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Elementary and Margaret Hearne Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Frederick Douglass Elementary is 681st of 1,457 and Margaret Hearne Elementary is 1451st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).