Isaac M Bear Early College High School vs John T Hoggard High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Isaac M Bear Early College High School
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
260 students
John T Hoggard High
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,082 students
| Measure | Isaac M Bear Early College High School Wilmington, North Carolina | John T Hoggard High Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #16 of 528 | #87 of 528 |
| National rank | #1315 of 16,910 | #4262 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 260 | 2,082 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 2,082 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 68% |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Isaac M Bear Early College High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 66.1).
- •Isaac M Bear Early College High School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 68%).
- •Isaac M Bear Early College High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 65%).
- •Isaac M Bear Early College High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 36.2%).
- •John T Hoggard High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 26.0).
- •John T Hoggard High is the larger school with 2,082 students compared with 260.
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 Isaac M Bear Early College High School better than John T Hoggard High?
On the Success Index (US), Isaac M Bear Early College High School ranks higher (79.7 vs 66.1 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 Isaac M Bear Early College High School and John T Hoggard High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Isaac M Bear Early College High School: 260. John T Hoggard High: 2,082. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Isaac M Bear Early College High School and John T Hoggard High rank in North Carolina?
Isaac M Bear Early College High School is 16th of 528 and John T Hoggard High is 87th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).