Margaret Hearne Elementary vs Wilson Academy of Applied Technology
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.
Margaret Hearne Elementary
Wilson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology
Wilson · Public high · Grades 9–13
280 students
| Measure | Margaret Hearne Elementary Wilson, North Carolina | Wilson Academy of Applied Technology Wilson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1451 of 1,457 | #169 of 528 |
| National rank | #49951 of 50,301 | #7256 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 423 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 44.5% |
| city | Wilson | Wilson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson Academy of Applied Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 7.6).
- •Wilson Academy of Applied Technology does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 7.5%).
- •Wilson Academy of Applied Technology does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 12%).
- •Wilson Academy of Applied Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 99.3%).
- •Margaret Hearne Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 20.0).
- •Margaret Hearne Elementary is the larger school with 423 students compared with 280.
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 Margaret Hearne Elementary better than Wilson Academy of Applied Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson Academy of Applied Technology ranks higher (54.3 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 Margaret Hearne Elementary and Wilson Academy of Applied Technology?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wilson and Wilson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaret Hearne Elementary: 423. Wilson Academy of Applied Technology: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaret Hearne Elementary and Wilson Academy of Applied Technology rank in North Carolina?
Margaret Hearne Elementary is 1451st of 1,457 and Wilson Academy of Applied Technology is 169th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).