Frederick Douglass Elementary vs Wells Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 643 m 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
Wells Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Elementary Wilson, North Carolina | Wells Elementary Wilson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #681 of 1,457 | #1075 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #36313 of 50,301 | #43619 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 339 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| city | Wilson | Wilson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Douglass Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 22.0).
- •Frederick Douglass Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Frederick Douglass Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Wells Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 98.5%).
- •Frederick Douglass Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.4).
- •Wells Elementary is the larger school with 383 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 Wells Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Douglass Elementary ranks higher (33.4 vs 22.0 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 Wells Elementary?
About 643 m in a straight line, between Wilson and Wilson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Elementary: 339. Wells Elementary: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Elementary and Wells Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Frederick Douglass Elementary is 681st of 1,457 and Wells Elementary is 1075th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).