Isaac M Bear Early College High School vs Wilmington School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 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 School of the Arts
Wilmington · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
297 students
| Measure | Isaac M Bear Early College High School Wilmington, North Carolina | Wilmington School of the Arts Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 528 | #325 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1315 of 16,910 | #24786 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 260 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | – |
| Math proficiency | 95% | – |
| 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 50.6).
- •Isaac M Bear Early College High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 58.2%).
- •Wilmington School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 26.0).
- •Wilmington School of the Arts is the larger school with 297 students compared with 260.
- •Isaac M Bear Early College High School is a public school while Wilmington School of the Arts 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 School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Isaac M Bear Early College High School ranks higher (79.7 vs 50.6 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 School of the Arts?
About 1.8 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 School of the Arts: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Isaac M Bear Early College High School and Wilmington School of the Arts rank in North Carolina?
Isaac M Bear Early College High School is 16th of 528 and Wilmington School of the Arts is 325th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).