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#310 of 404 private schools in NC

Hill School of Wilmington

Middle School · Wilmington, NC

A private middle school in Wilmington, NC serving grades 1st – 8th.

Private

3333 JAECKLE DR # 140, Wilmington, NC 28403

  • 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
D1.1 / 10
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School Day Length3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours534
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.8 / 10
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Diversity Index15%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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Enrollment51
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NC

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Hill School of Wilmington sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 36Car-Dependent
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 69Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,004/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilmington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,988

Median home value

$337,600

Median rent

$1,293/mo

College educated

47.6%

Homeownership

35.6%

Poverty rate

23.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White92.2%
Asian3.9%
Two or More3.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Southeastern Autism AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4privateK–120.3 mi32Compare →
Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–121.4 mi100Compare →
Roland-grise MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.06–81.9 mi848Compare →
Williston MiddleEnrollment path unverified3.66–82.0 mi661Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hill School of Wilmington is listed in Wilmington, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Hill School of Wilmington

Hill School of Wilmington is a private middle school in Wilmington, NC, serving approximately 51 students in grades 1st-8th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #310 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hill School of Wilmington

What grades does Hill School of Wilmington serve?

Hill School of Wilmington serves students in grades 1st through 8th.

How many students attend Hill School of Wilmington?

Hill School of Wilmington has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill School of Wilmington?

The student-teacher ratio at Hill School of Wilmington is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Hill School of Wilmington rank in NC?

Hill School of Wilmington ranks #310 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Hill School of Wilmington's MySchoolScout rating?

Hill School of Wilmington has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Hill School of Wilmington a private school?

Yes, Hill School of Wilmington is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Hill School of Wilmington a religious school?

No, Hill School of Wilmington is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
51
Gender Split
69% M / 31% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
3 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
New Hanover County
Area population (ZIP 28403)
40,292
Area average commute
17.6 min
Area median age
29.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28403; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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