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Best Schools in 28429, NC
28429, NC has 11 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 8,264 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in 28429 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28429, NC
The top high schools in 28429, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sea-tech
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 230 Students
2. Wilmington Early College High
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 255 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. Heide Trask High
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 720 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28429, NC
The top middle schools in 28429, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holly Shelter Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 858 Students
2. Emma B Trask Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students
3. Cape Fear Middle
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28429, NC
The top elementary schools in 28429, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Castle Hayne Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
2. Rocky Point Elementary
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
3. Wrightsboro Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 522 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28429, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28429, NC has a total population of 8,778 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28429, 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 28429, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28429, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28429, 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 28429, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28429, NC
How many schools are in 28429, NC?
28429, NC has 11 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 8,264 students in total.
How do schools in 28429 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 28429 score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in 28429 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28429?
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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