Heritage Elementary School vs Masonboro Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 84 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Elementary School
Richlands · Public elementary · Grades K–5
565 students
Masonboro Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
564 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary School Richlands, North Carolina | Masonboro Elementary Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #615 of 1,457 | #23 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #34686 of 50,301 | #2685 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 565 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 83% |
| city | Richlands | Wilmington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Masonboro Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 35.9).
- •Masonboro Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 27%).
- •Masonboro Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 35%).
- •Masonboro Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 52.9%).
- •Heritage Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.1).
- •Heritage Elementary School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 564.
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 Heritage Elementary School better than Masonboro Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Masonboro Elementary ranks higher (84.5 vs 35.9 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 Heritage Elementary School and Masonboro Elementary?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Richlands and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary School: 565. Masonboro Elementary: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary School and Masonboro Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Heritage Elementary School is 615th of 1,457 and Masonboro Elementary is 23rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).