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J. C. Roe Center
High School · New Hanover County Schools · Wilmington, NC
A New Hanover County Schools high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
2875 Worth Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where J. C. Roe Center 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 12Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$67,396
Median home value
$342,600
Median rent
$1,326/mo
College educated
41.3%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28412; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterview Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Cape Fear AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 669 | Compare → |
| John T Hoggard HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 2,178 | Compare → |
| New Hanover HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 1,515 | Compare → |
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.
New Hanover County Schools
- Schools in district
- 42
- District spending per student
- $13,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
J. C. Roe Center is listed in New Hanover County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J. C. Roe Center
J. C. Roe Center is a public high school in Wilmington, NC, part of New Hanover County Schools, serving approximately 12 students in grades 6th-12th with a 1:1 student-teacher ratio.
MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J. C. Roe Center
What grades does J. C. Roe Center serve?
J. C. Roe Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend J. C. Roe Center?
J. C. Roe Center has an enrollment of approximately 12 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. C. Roe Center?
The student-teacher ratio at J. C. Roe Center is 1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at J. C. Roe Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J. C. Roe Center has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is J. C. Roe Center a charter school?
No, J. C. Roe Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. C. Roe Center a Title I school?
No, J. C. Roe Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J. C. Roe Center?
75.0% of students at J. C. Roe Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 12
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 75.0%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- New Hanover County
- Phone
- (910) 395-4472
- Area population (ZIP 28412)
- 42,452
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 41
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 28412; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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