For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 471 students in the neighborhood of Forest Hills, Wilmington, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Forest Hills is Forest Hills Global Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Forest Hills, Wilmington, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Forest Hills, Wilmington, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Hills Global Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
602 Colonial Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 251-6190
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 251-6190
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Forest Hills, Wilmington, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Forest Hills, Wilmington, NC include Forest Hills Global Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Forest Hills, Wilmington?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Forest Hills, Wilmington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Forest Hills, Wilmington?
the neighborhood of Forest Hills, Wilmington public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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