Tar River Elementary vs Wilton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tar River Elementary
Franklinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
Wilton Elementary
Franklinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
| Measure | Tar River Elementary Franklinton, North Carolina | Wilton Elementary Franklinton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #708 of 1,457 | #491 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #37063 of 50,301 | #31181 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 370 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| city | Franklinton | Franklinton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 32.3).
- •Wilton Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Wilton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Wilton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.2%).
- •Tar River Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.4).
- •Tar River Elementary is the larger school with 370 students compared with 350.
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 Tar River Elementary better than Wilton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wilton Elementary ranks higher (41.2 vs 32.3 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 Tar River Elementary and Wilton Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Franklinton and Franklinton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Tar River Elementary: 370. Wilton Elementary: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Tar River Elementary and Wilton Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Tar River Elementary is 708th of 1,457 and Wilton Elementary is 491st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).