Top 5 Best 28401 North Carolina Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,383 students in 28401, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 268 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 28401, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28401, NC are Cape Fear Center For Inquiry, New Hanover High School and Classical Charter Schools Of Wilmington. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28401 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 28401, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best 28401, NC Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cape Fear Center For Inquiry
Charter School
Math: 58% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2525 Wonder Way
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 362-0000
Grades: K-8
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
New Hanover High School
Math: 60% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1307 Market St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,543 students
Rank: #33.
Classical Charter Schools Of Wilmington
Charter School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
507 N 6th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 763-1976
Grades: K-5
| 115 students
Rank: #44.
The International School At Gregory
Magnet School
Math: 30% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1106 Ann St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6185
Grades: K-8
| 522 students
Rank: #55.
Sunset Park Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
613 Alabama Ave
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 815-6948
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #66.
Wrightsboro Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2716 Castle Hayne Rd
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 815-6909
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #77.
Williston Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 S 10th St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 815-6906
Grades: 6-8
| 698 students
Rank: #88.
Lake Forest Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1802 S 15th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 772-2515
Grades: K-8
| 31 students
Rank: #99.
D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
813 Nixon Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6150
Grades: K-8
| 208 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 28401 North Carolina

28401, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
813 Nixon St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6150
Grades: 6-8
| 206 students
813 Nixon St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6150
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1100 Mcrae St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6155
Grades: K-5
| 130 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 28401, NC?
How many public schools are located in 28401, NC?
9 public schools are located in 28401, NC.
What percentage of students in 28401, NC go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 28401, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28401, NC?
28401, NC public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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