Best Schools in New Hanover County, NC
New Hanover County, NC has a total of 72 schools including 20 high schools, 11 middle schools and 40 elementary schools. A total of 35,249 students attend New Hanover County, NC schools. On average, schools in New Hanover County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in New Hanover County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in New Hanover County, NC
New Hanover County, NC has 20 high schools with 13,333 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in New Hanover County score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in New Hanover County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Brunswick County Early College
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 363 Students
2. Isaac M Bear Early College High School
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 226 Students
3. Wilmington Early College High
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 255 Students
4. John T Hoggard High
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2226 Students
5. Emsley A Laney High
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2220 Students
6. Eugene Ashley High
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1975 Students
7. New Hanover High
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1466 Students
8. North Brunswick High
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1450 Students
9. Sea-tech
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 230 Students
10. Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington
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Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 385 Students
Best Middle Schools in New Hanover County, NC
New Hanover County, NC has 11 middle schools with 7,342 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in New Hanover County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in New Hanover County exceed expectations.
1. M C S Noble Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
2. Charles P Murray Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
3. Roland-grise Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 860 Students
4. Emma B Trask Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students
5. South Brunswick Middle
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 572 Students
6. Myrtle Grove Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
7. Holly Shelter Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 858 Students
8. Leland Middle
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
9. Williston Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 683 Students
Best Elementary Schools in New Hanover County, NC
New Hanover County, NC has 40 elementary schools with 13,797 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in New Hanover County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in New Hanover County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Wrightsville Beach Elem
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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. Masonboro Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 575 Students
4. Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 440 Students
5. Holly Tree Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
6. Dr John Codington Elem
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 441 Students
7. Porters Neck Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 605 Students
8. Heyward C Bellamy Elem
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 556 Students
9. Cape Fear Center For Inquiry
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Cape Fear Center For Inquiry • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 409 Students
10. Edwin A Anderson Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 624 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in New Hanover County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
New Hanover County, NC has a total population of 225,702 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in New Hanover County, 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 New Hanover County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Hanover County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New Hanover County, 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 New Hanover County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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