New Hanover High vs Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington has a higher overall rating of 8.5/10 compared to 6.6/10. New Hanover High is significantly larger with 1,515 students, about 4.4× the size of Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington (344). In math proficiency, New Hanover High leads at 45.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
New Hanover High
Wilmington, NC
6.6/10
High School9th – 12th
1,515 students
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
8.5/10
High School6th – 12thCharter
344 students
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| Metric | New Hanover High | Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.6 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Growth Score | 8.3 | 9.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.8% | 98% |
| Environment Score | 4.9 | 9.9 |
| State Rank | #1,196 of 2,660 | #112 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 55th | 96th |
Test Scores
| Subject | New Hanover High | Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 45.0% | 16.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 41.0% | 43.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | New Hanover High | Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 6th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 344 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.8% | 98.0% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 80.0% | 90%+ |
| District | New Hanover County Schools | Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington |
| City | Wilmington | Wilmington |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Wilmington (28401) | Wilmington (28405) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,159 | $67,809 |
| Median Home Value | $263,000 | $337,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,183 | $1,405 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 33.7% | 40.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.1% | 13.3% |
| Avg Commute | 18 min | 22 min |