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Best Schools in 28411, NC
28411, NC has 18 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 16,064 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in 28411 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28411, NC
The top high schools in 28411, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Topsail High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1777 Students
2. John T Hoggard High
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2226 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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Projected Test Scores
New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1466 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28411, NC
The top middle schools in 28411, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Topsail Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 807 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. Emma B Trask Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28411, NC
The top elementary schools in 28411, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wrightsville Beach Elem
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
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. Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 440 Students
4. Topsail Annandale Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 631 Students
5. Porters Neck Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 605 Students
6. South Topsail Elementary
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 557 Students
7. Castle Hayne Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
8. Murrayville Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 569 Students
9. John J Blair Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28411, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28411, NC has a total population of 37,792 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28411, 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 28411, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28411, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28411, 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 28411, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28411, NC
How many schools are in 28411, NC?
28411, NC has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 16,064 students in total.
How do schools in 28411 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 28411 score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in 28411 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28411?
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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