Top 10 Best Wilmington Public Schools (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 24,720 students in Wilmington, NC (there are 24 private schools, serving 4,504 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Wilmington, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Wilmington, NC are Ogden Elementary School, Walter L Parsley Elementary School and Dr Hubert Eaton Senior Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmington, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Wilmington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Wilmington, NC Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ogden Elementary School
Math: 82% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3637 Middle Sound Rd
Wilmington, NC 28411
(910) 686-6464
Grades: K-5
| 593 students
Rank: #22.
Walter L Parsley Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3518 Masonboro Loop Road
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 790-2355
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #33.
Dr Hubert Eaton Senior Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6701 Gordon Road
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 397-1544
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
Dr John Codington Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4321 Carolina Beach Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 790-2236
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #55.
Holly Tree Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3020 Web Trace
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 790-2250
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 2,131 students
Rank: #77.
Porters Neck Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
416 Edgewater Club Rd
Wilmington, NC 28411
(910) 251-2975
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #88.
Heyward C Bellamy Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
70 Sanders Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 350-2039
Grades: 1-5
| 462 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 406 students
Rank: #1010.
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
| 2,099 students
Rank: #1111.
Edwin A Anderson Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
455 Halyburton Memorial Parkwa
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 798-3311
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #1212.
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
| 719 students
Rank: #1313.
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
| 912 students
Rank: #1414.
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
| 1,818 students
Rank: #1515.
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
| 1,535 students
Rank: #1616.
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
| 900 students
Rank: #1717.
Bradley Creek Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6211 Greenville Loop
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 350-2051
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #1818.
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
| 717 students
Rank: #1919.
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
| 700 students
Rank: #2020.
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
| 216 students
Rank: #2121.
Murrayville Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
225 Mabee Way
Wilmington, NC 28411
(910) 790-5067
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #2222.
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
| 767 students
Rank: #2323.
Pine Valley Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
440 John S Mosby Dr
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 350-2121
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #2424.
Career Readiness Academy 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
| 88 students
Rank: #2525.
Winter Park Model Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
204 S Macmillan Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2159
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #2626.
Douglass Academy
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
| 139 students
Rank: #2727.
Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington
Charter School
Math: 22% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 Sunglow Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 338-5258
Grades: 6-10
| 347 students
Rank: #2828.
Mary C Williams Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Silver Lake Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 350-2150
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #2929.
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
| 510 students
Rank: #3030.
Edwin A Alderman Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2025 Independence Blvd
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2031
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #3131.
John J Blair Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6510 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 350-2045
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #3232.
College Park Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 Oriole Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2058
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #3333.
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
| 386 students
Rank: #3434.
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
| 505 students
Rank: #3535.
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
| 708 students
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Wilmington, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
813 Nixon St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6150
Grades: 6-8
| 206 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 Wilmington, NC?
How many public schools are located in Wilmington, NC?

45 public schools are located in Wilmington, NC.

What percentage of students in Wilmington, NC go to public school?

85% of all K-12 students in Wilmington, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).

What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington, NC?

Wilmington, NC minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).

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