John W Jones Elementary vs Margaret Hearne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John W Jones Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
601 students
Margaret Hearne Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
| Measure | John W Jones Elementary Wilson, North Carolina | Margaret Hearne Elementary Wilson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1287 of 1,457 | #1451 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47309 of 50,301 | #49951 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 601 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 7.5% |
| city | Wilson | Wilson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John W Jones Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.7 vs 7.6).
- •John W Jones Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •John W Jones Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 12%).
- •Margaret Hearne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Margaret Hearne Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.2).
- •John W Jones Elementary is the larger school with 601 students compared with 423.
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 John W Jones Elementary better than Margaret Hearne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John W Jones Elementary ranks higher (15.7 vs 7.6 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 John W Jones Elementary and Margaret Hearne Elementary?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Wilson and Wilson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John W Jones Elementary: 601. Margaret Hearne Elementary: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John W Jones Elementary and Margaret Hearne Elementary rank in North Carolina?
John W Jones Elementary is 1287th of 1,457 and Margaret Hearne Elementary is 1451st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).