Below Average
#2310 of 2,648 schools in NC
New Hanover High
High School · New Hanover County Schools · Wilmington, NC
A New Hanover County Schools high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1307 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401
- Math 14% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 79.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Hanover High score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 29% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Hanover High 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
$52,159
Median home value
$263,000
Median rent
$1,183/mo
College educated
33.7%
Homeownership
40.5%
Poverty rate
22.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Pathways Middle and HighPrivate · tuition | 3.6private | 5–12 | 1.7 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Southeastern Autism AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Career Readiness Academy at Mosley PlcEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–12 | 1.9 mi | 86 | 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
- Rank in district
- #36 of 41
- 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
New Hanover High is listed in New Hanover County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Hanover High
New Hanover High is a public high school in Wilmington, NC, part of New Hanover County Schools, serving approximately 1,515 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,310 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Hanover High
What grades does New Hanover High serve?
New Hanover High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New Hanover High?
New Hanover High has an enrollment of approximately 1,515 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hanover High?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hanover High is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Hanover High rank in NC?
New Hanover High ranks #2,310 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is New Hanover High's MySchoolScout rating?
New Hanover High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at New Hanover High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Hanover High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New Hanover High a charter school?
No, New Hanover High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Hanover High a Title I school?
No, New Hanover High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Hanover High?
99.8% of students at New Hanover High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- New Hanover County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.6%
- Phone
- (910) 251-6100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 79.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28401)
- 21,820
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 28401; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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