Isaac M Bear Early College High School vs Wilmington Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.3 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
Wilmington Preparatory Academy
Wilmington · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
91 students
| Measure | Isaac M Bear Early College High School Wilmington, North Carolina | Wilmington Preparatory Academy Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 528 | #1047 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1315 of 16,910 | #43254 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 260 | 91 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 91 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 22% |
| 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 22.6).
- •Isaac M Bear Early College High School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 22%).
- •Isaac M Bear Early College High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 27%).
- •Wilmington Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 26.0).
- •Isaac M Bear Early College High School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 91.
- •Isaac M Bear Early College High School is a public school while Wilmington Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Wilmington Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Isaac M Bear Early College High School ranks higher (79.7 vs 22.6 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 Isaac M Bear Early College High School and Wilmington Preparatory Academy?
About 2.3 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. Wilmington Preparatory Academy: 91. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Isaac M Bear Early College High School and Wilmington Preparatory Academy rank in North Carolina?
Isaac M Bear Early College High School is 16th of 528 and Wilmington Preparatory Academy is 1047th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).