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Best Schools in 28409, NC
28409, NC has 18 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 12 elementary) serving 11,195 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in 28409 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28409, NC
The top high schools in 28409, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John T Hoggard High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2226 Students
2. Eugene Ashley High
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Projected Test Scores
New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1975 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28409, NC
The top middle schools in 28409, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charles P Murray Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
2. Roland-grise Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 860 Students
3. Myrtle Grove Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28409, NC
The top elementary schools in 28409, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Masonboro Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 575 Students
2. Carolina Beach Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
3. Heyward C Bellamy Elem
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 556 Students
4. Holly Tree Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
5. Edwin A Anderson Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 624 Students
6. Pine Valley Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 467 Students
7. Bradley Creek Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students
8. Winter Park Model Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 304 Students
9. Island Montessori Charter School
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Island Montessori Charter • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 215 Students
10. Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences
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Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences • Private • Grades 4 - 8 • 82 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28409, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28409, NC has a total population of 33,887 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28409, 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 28409, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28409, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28409, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28409, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28409, NC
How many schools are in 28409, NC?
28409, NC has 18 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 11,195 students in total.
How do schools in 28409 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 28409 score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in 28409 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28409?
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: 50%
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- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 65%
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- Projected: 49%
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