Wrightsboro Elementary School

2716 Castle Hayne Rd
Wilmington, NC 28401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wrightsboro Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wrightsboro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Wrightsboro Elementary School's student population of 470 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
470 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Wrightsboro Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wrightsboro Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2144 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wrightsboro Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wrightsboro Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
38%
20%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Wrightsboro Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
23%
25%
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White
30%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NC.
0.71
This chart display the diversity score of Wrightsboro Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wrightsboro Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wrightsboro Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wrightsboro Elementary School's ranking?
Wrightsboro Elementary School is ranked #2144 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wrightsboro Elementary School often compared to?
Wrightsboro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary C Williams Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Wrightsboro Elementary School?
470 students attend Wrightsboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Wrightsboro Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wrightsboro Elementary School?
Wrightsboro Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wrightsboro Elementary School offer ?
Wrightsboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wrightsboro Elementary School part of?
Wrightsboro Elementary School is part of New Hanover County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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