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Best Schools in Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC
Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC has 6 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,031 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Carolina Heights don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC
The top high schools in Carolina Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Hanover High
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1466 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC
The top middle schools in Carolina Heights, 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. Williston Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 683 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC
The top elementary schools in Carolina Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wrightsboro Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 522 Students
2. Classical Charter Schools Of Wilmington
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Classical Charter Schools Of Wilmington • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 125 Students
3. A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 377 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC has a total population of 3,129 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carolina Heights, Wilmington, 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 Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
66.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
55.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC
How many schools are in Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC?
Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,031 students in total.
How do schools in Carolina Heights perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Carolina Heights score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Carolina Heights don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carolina Heights?
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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