Top 10 Best New Hanover County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 7,977 students in New Hanover County, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in New Hanover County, NC are Cape Fear Center For Inquiry, M C S Noble Middle School and Charles P Murray Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Hanover County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in New Hanover County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best New Hanover County Public Middle 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.
M C S Noble Middle School
Math: 57% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6520 Market St
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 350-2112
Grades: 6-8
| 629 students
Rank: #33.
Charles P Murray Middle School
Math: 59% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
655 Halyburton Memorial Parkwy
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 790-2363
Grades: 6-8
| 832 students
Rank: #44.
Roland-grise Middle School
Math: 49% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4412 Lake Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2136
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #55.
Coastal Preparatory Academy
Charter School
Math: 45% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1135 Pandion Dr
Wilmington, NC 28411
(910) 839-0012
Grades: K-8
| 719 students
Rank: #66.
Emma B Trask Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2900 N College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 350-2142
Grades: 6-8
| 680 students
Rank: #77.
Island Montessori Charter School
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6339 Carolina Beach Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 795-4860
Grades: K-8
| 205 students
Rank: #88.
Myrtle Grove Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
901 Piner Rd
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 350-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 715 students
Rank: #99.
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
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
Wilmington Preparatory Academy
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
134 Cinema Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 799-6776
Grades: K-8
| 105 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #1717.
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 New Hanover County, NC

New Hanover County 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
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 middle schools in New Hanover County, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in New Hanover County, NC include Cape Fear Center For Inquiry, M C S Noble Middle School and Charles P Murray Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in New Hanover County, NC?
17 public middle schools are located in New Hanover County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in New Hanover County, NC?
New Hanover County, NC public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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