For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,515 students in 28401, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in 28401, NC is New Hanover High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 28401 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28401, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28401 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Hanover High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28401, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Hanover High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1307 Market St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6100
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,515 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
28401, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
813 Nixon St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6150
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6150
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1100 Mcrae St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6155
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6155
Gr: K-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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What are the top-ranked public high schools in 28401, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 28401, NC include New Hanover High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28401?
1 public high schools are located in 28401.
What is the racial composition of students in 28401?
28401 public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).