James Hunt High vs John W Jones Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Hunt High
Wilson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,115 students
John W Jones Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
601 students
| Measure | James Hunt High Wilson, North Carolina | John W Jones Elementary Wilson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #403 of 528 | #1287 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13821 of 16,910 | #47309 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,115 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 22% |
| city | Wilson | Wilson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Hunt High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.7 vs 15.7).
- •James Hunt High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •James Hunt High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •James Hunt High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.5%).
- •John W Jones Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.0).
- •James Hunt High is the larger school with 1,115 students compared with 601.
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 James Hunt High better than John W Jones Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James Hunt High ranks higher (27.7 vs 15.7 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 James Hunt High and John W Jones Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wilson and Wilson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Hunt High: 1,115. John W Jones Elementary: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Hunt High and John W Jones Elementary rank in North Carolina?
James Hunt High is 403rd of 528 and John W Jones Elementary is 1287th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).