Top 3 Best 28429 North Carolina Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,759 students in 28429, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 28429, NC are Wilmington Early College High School, Sea-tech and Castle Hayne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28429 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 28429, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best 28429, NC Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilmington Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4500 Blue Clay Rd, Wechs Bldg.
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 362-7789
Grades: 9-13
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
Sea-tech
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5301 Sidbury Road
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 530-6300
Grades: 9-13
| 215 students
Rank: #33.
Castle Hayne Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3925 Roger Haynes Drive
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 602-4970
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #44.
Holly Shelter Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3921 Roger Haynes Dr
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 602-4046
Grades: 6-8
| 885 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 28429 North Carolina

28429, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3830 Juvenile Center Rd
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 675-0594
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 28429, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28429, NC include Wilmington Early College High School, Sea-tech and Castle Hayne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28429, NC?
4 public schools are located in 28429, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 28429, NC?
28429, NC public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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