For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,473 students in 28412, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 861 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 28412, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28412, NC are Dr John Codington Elementary School, Heyward C Bellamy Elementary School and Edwin A Anderson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28412 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 28412, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 28412, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr John Codington Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4321 Carolina Beach Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 790-2236
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 790-2236
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Heyward C Bellamy Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Sanders Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 350-2039
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 350-2039
Grades: K-5
| 567 students
Rank: #33.
Edwin A Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
455 Halyburton Memorial Parkwa
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 798-3311
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 798-3311
Grades: K-5
| 621 students
Rank: #44.
Charles P Murray Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
655 Halyburton Memorial Parkwy
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 790-2363
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 790-2363
Grades: 6-8
| 832 students
Rank: #55.
Eugene Ashley High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 Halyburton Memorial Parkwy
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 790-2360
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 790-2360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,931 students
Rank: #66.
Island Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6339 Carolina Beach Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 795-4860
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 795-4860
Grades: K-8
| 205 students
Rank: #77.
Pine Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 John S Mosby Dr
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 350-2121
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 350-2121
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: #88.
Mary C Williams Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Silver Lake Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 350-2150
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 350-2150
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #99.
J. C. Roe Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2875 Worth Drive
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 395-4472
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 395-4472
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
4905 South College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 350-7860
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 350-7860
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28412, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28412, NC include Dr John Codington Elementary School, Heyward C Bellamy Elementary School and Edwin A Anderson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28412, NC?
10 public schools are located in 28412, NC.
What percentage of students in 28412, NC go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 28412, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28412, NC?
28412, NC public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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