Top 5 Best Wilmington Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 8,500 students in Wilmington, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Wilmington, NC are Isaac M Bear Early College High School, John T Hoggard High School and Emsley A Laney High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmington, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Wilmington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Wilmington, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Isaac M Bear Early College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Wilmington, NC Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Isaac M Bear Early College High School
Math: 90-94%
Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
630 Macmillan Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-1387
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
John T Hoggard High School
Math: 66% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4305 Shipyard Blvd
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2072
Grades: 9-12
| 2,172 students
Rank: #33.
Emsley A Laney High School
Math: 62% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2700 N College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 350-2089
Grades: 9-12
| 2,114 students
Rank: #44.
Eugene Ashley High School
Math: 48% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
555 Halyburton Memorial Parkwy
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 790-2360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,931 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Career Readiness At Mosley Plc
Alternative School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3702 Princess Place Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 251-6161
Grades: 6-12
| 118 students
Rank: #77.
Girls Leadership Of Wilmington
Charter School
Math: 22% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 Sunglow Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 338-5258
Grades: 6-11
| 380 students
Rank: #88.
J. C. Roe Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2875 Worth Drive
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 395-4472
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington, 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 high schools in Wilmington, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Wilmington, NC include Isaac M Bear Early College High School, John T Hoggard High School and Emsley A Laney High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wilmington, NC?
8 public high schools are located in Wilmington, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington, NC?
Wilmington, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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