Heyward C Bellamy Elem vs Myrtle Grove Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heyward C Bellamy Elem
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
Myrtle Grove Middle
Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
600 students
| Measure | Heyward C Bellamy Elem Wilmington, North Carolina | Myrtle Grove Middle Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 1,457 | #132 of 469 |
| National rank | #12581 of 50,301 | #8552 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 533 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 48% |
| 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 45.8).
- •Heyward C Bellamy Elem does better on math proficiency (63% vs 48%).
- •Heyward C Bellamy Elem does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 55%).
- •Heyward C Bellamy Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 99%).
- •Myrtle Grove Middle does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.2).
- •Myrtle Grove Middle is the larger school with 600 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 Heyward C Bellamy Elem better than Myrtle Grove Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Heyward C Bellamy Elem ranks higher (68.2 vs 45.8 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 Heyward C Bellamy Elem and Myrtle Grove Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heyward C Bellamy Elem: 533. Myrtle Grove Middle: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heyward C Bellamy Elem and Myrtle Grove Middle rank in North Carolina?
Heyward C Bellamy Elem is 156th of 1,457 and Myrtle Grove Middle is 132nd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).