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Best Schools in 28403, NC
28403, NC has 25 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 15 elementary) serving 11,374 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 28403 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28403, NC
The top high schools in 28403, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Isaac M Bear Early College High School
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 226 Students
2. John T Hoggard High
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2226 Students
3. New Hanover High
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1466 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28403, NC
The top middle schools in 28403, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roland-grise Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 860 Students
2. M C S Noble Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
3. Holly Shelter Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 858 Students
4. Williston Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 683 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28403, NC
The top elementary schools in 28403, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wrightsville Beach Elem
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 263 Students
2. Pine Valley Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 467 Students
3. Bradley Creek Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students
4. Winter Park Model Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 304 Students
5. Wilmington School Of The Arts
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Wilmington School Of The Arts • Charter • Grades KG - 7 • 201 Students
6. John J Blair Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
7. A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 377 Students
8. College Park Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students
9. Edwin A Alderman Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 291 Students
10. Forest Hills Global Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 338 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28403, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28403, NC has a total population of 38,039 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28403, 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 28403, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
56.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
51.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28403, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28403, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28403, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28403, NC
How many schools are in 28403, NC?
28403, NC has 25 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 11,374 students in total.
How do schools in 28403 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 28403 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 28403 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28403?
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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- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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