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Best Schools in 28405, NC
28405, NC has 21 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 14,971 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in 28405 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28405, NC
The top high schools in 28405, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John T Hoggard High
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2226 Students
2. Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington
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Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 385 Students
3. Emsley A Laney High
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2220 Students
4. New Hanover High
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1466 Students
5. Career Readiness Academy At Mosley Plc
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28405, NC
The top middle schools in 28405, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. M C S Noble Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
2. Holly Shelter Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 858 Students
3. Emma B Trask Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students
4. Williston Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 683 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28405, NC
The top elementary schools in 28405, 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. Ogden Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 641 Students
3. Castle Hayne Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
4. Murrayville Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 569 Students
5. John J Blair Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
6. Wrightsboro Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 522 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. R Freeman Sch Of Engineering
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 332 Students
10. St Mark Catholic School
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St Mark Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 521 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28405, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28405, NC has a total population of 31,871 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28405, 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 28405, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28405, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28405, 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 28405, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28405, NC
How many schools are in 28405, NC?
28405, NC has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 14,971 students in total.
How do schools in 28405 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 28405 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 28405 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28405?
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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