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Best Schools in 28401, NC
28401, NC has 22 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 13,893 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 28401 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28401, NC
The top high schools in 28401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Brunswick High
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1450 Students
2. Emsley A Laney High
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2220 Students
3. New Hanover High
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1466 Students
4. Heide Trask High
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 720 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28401, NC
The top middle schools in 28401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Myrtle Grove Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
2. Holly Shelter Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 858 Students
3. Leland Middle
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
4. West Pender Middle
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 179 Students
5. Williston Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 683 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28401, NC
The top elementary schools in 28401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 440 Students
2. Cape Fear Center For Inquiry
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Cape Fear Center For Inquiry • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 409 Students
3. Belville Elementary
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 726 Students
4. The International School At Gregory
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 522 Students
5. Sunset Park Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 409 Students
6. Wrightsboro Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 522 Students
7. Classical Charter Schools Of Wilmington
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Classical Charter Schools Of Wilmington • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 125 Students
8. Malpass Corner Elementary
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
9. A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 377 Students
10. Edwin A Alderman Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 291 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28401, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28401, NC has a total population of 22,104 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28401, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28401, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
75.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
64.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28401, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28401, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28401, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28401, NC
How many schools are in 28401, NC?
28401, NC has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 13,893 students in total.
How do schools in 28401 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 28401 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 28401 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28401?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations