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Best Schools in 28480, NC
28480, NC has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 7,178 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 65%, so schools in 28480 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28480, NC
The top high schools in 28480, 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. Emsley A Laney High
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2220 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28480, NC
The top middle schools in 28480, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roland-grise Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 860 Students
2. M C S Noble Middle
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Projected Test Scores
New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28480, NC
The top elementary schools in 28480, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wrightsville Beach Elem
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Projected Test Scores
New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 263 Students
2. Porters Neck Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 605 Students
3. Bradley Creek Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28480, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28480, NC has a total population of 2,476 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 72% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28480, 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 28480, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28480, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28480, 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 28480, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28480, NC
How many schools are in 28480, NC?
28480, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 7,178 students in total.
How do schools in 28480 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 28480 score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in 28480 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28480?
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: 48%
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