New Hanover County Schools District
- 6410 CAROLINA BEACH RD
- WILMINGTON, NC 28412
- (910) 763-5431
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 72.1% | 72.8% |
| Dropout Rate | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,062 | $7,987 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.6 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 40 | - |
| Number of Students | 24,103 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,651 | - |
District Test Scores
EOC - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
EOC - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.7% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 70.9% | 67.9% | |
| Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.7% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 73.8% | 72.9% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.1% | 81.2% | |
| 2009 | 70.0% | 71.3% | |
| Civics and Economics Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.9% | 78.7% | |
| 2009 | 75.5% | 71.3% | |
| English I Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.5% | 82.8% | |
| 2009 | 77.7% | 74.3% | |
| Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.8% | 82.3% | |
| 2009 | 70.7% | 73.3% | |
| Physical Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.5% | 76.4% | |
| 2009 | 56.3% | 62.7% | |
| US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 81.6% | |
| 2009 | 75.5% | 71.2% | |
| Chemistry Test | |||
| 2009 | 82.3% | 77.7% | |
| Physics Test | |||
| 2009 | 93.1% | 85.9% | |
EOG - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.7% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 82.8% | 82.4% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.5% | 67.6% | |
| 2009 | 69.5% | 66.6% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.9% | 84.3% | |
| 2009 | 84.4% | 82.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.7% | 73.1% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 70.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.8% | 82.3% | |
| 2009 | 80.4% | 81.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.5% | 72.3% | |
| 2009 | 70.5% | 69.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.8% | 69.8% | |
| 2009 | 61.7% | 61.5% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.3% | 81.1% | |
| 2009 | 81.3% | 78.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.5% | 76.6% | |
| 2009 | 77.0% | 72.2% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.3% | 80.8% | |
| 2009 | 82.7% | 79.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 67.6% | |
| 2009 | 70.9% | 65.7% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.2% | 84.6% | |
| 2009 | 84.8% | 81.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.6% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 74.2% | 67.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.1% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 68.3% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.4% | 70.4% | |
| 2009 | 66.7% | 71.1% | |
Source: NC Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 24,103 | 14.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 2 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,740 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,985 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,912 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,918 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,976 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,798 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,751 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,762 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,722 |
| 9th Grade Students | 2,281 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,796 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,790 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,612 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 111 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 403 |
| Hispanic | 1,511 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 6,721 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 15,299 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 12,338 |
| Female | 11,707 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,651 | 14.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 774 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 819 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 58 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 572 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 43 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 72 |
| Elementary | 30 |
| Secondary | 42 |
| Other | 0.5 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 36 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 1,224 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 32 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 107 |
| School Administrators | 85 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 161 |
| Student Support Services | 141 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 697 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $245,144,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $94,801,000 | 38.7% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $85,431,000 | 34.8% |
| School Lunch | $4,986,000 | 2.0% |
| Non-Specified | $588,000 | 0.2% |
| Rents and Royalties | $166,000 | 0.07% |
| Sale of Property | $44,000 | 0.02% |
| Interest Earnings | $804,000 | 0.3% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $1,920,000 | 0.8% |
| Private Contributions | $15,000 | 0.01% |
| Miscellaneous | $847,000 | 0.3% |
| Total State Revenues | $129,758,000 | 52.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $126,355,000 | 51.5% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,976,000 | 0.8% |
| Non-Specified | $282,000 | 0.1% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $1,145,000 | 0.5% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $20,585,000 | 8.4% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $5,090,000 | 2.1% |
| Non-Specified | $13,864,000 | 5.7% |
| Direct - Other | $1,631,000 | 0.7% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $214,859,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $126,310,000 | 58.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $76,311,000 | 35.5% |
| Student Support | $13,622,000 | 5.6% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $4,819,000 | 2.0% |
| General Administration Support | $1,632,000 | 0.7% |
| School Administration Support | $14,569,000 | 5.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $20,032,000 | 8.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $9,712,000 | 4.0% |
| Other Support Services | $11,925,000 | 4.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $12,238,000 | 5.7% |
| Food Services | $12,238,000 | 5.0% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 72.1% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,429 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 25 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 405 | 5.7% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within New Hanover County Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 40
- Students: 24,103
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,651
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| ANNIE H SNIPES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2150 Chestnut St
Wilmington, NC Public | KG-5 | 490 | 14.0 | ![]() 4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| BRADLEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6211 Greenville Loop
Wilmington, NC Public | KG-5 | 351 | 12.1 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CAROLINA BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
400 South 4th St
Carolina Beach, NC Public | KG-5 | 427 | 16.8 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CASTLE HAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6410 Carolina Beach Rd
Wilmington, NC Public | KG-5 | 415 | 15.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| CHARLES P MURRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
655 Veterans Dr
Wilmington, NC Public | 5-8 | 846 | 16.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| COLLEGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5001 Oriole Dr
Wilmington, NC Public | KG-5 | 370 | 12.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| D C VIRGO MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
813 Nixon St
Wilmington, NC Public | 6-8 | 285 | 10.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| DR HUBERT EATON SR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6701 Gordon Rd
Wilmington, NC Public | KG-5 | 577 | 19.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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| DR JOHN CODINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4321 Carolina Beach Rd
Wilmington, NC Public | KG-5 | 534 | 16.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| EDWIN A. ANDERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
455 Halyburton Memorial Par
Wilmington, NC Public | KG-5 | 612 | 16.7 | ![]() 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| EDWIN A ALDERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2025 Independence Blvd
Wilmington, NC Public | KG-5 | 290 | 13.4 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| EMMA B TRASK MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2900 North College Rd
Wilmington, NC Public | 6-8 | 861 | 15.3 | ![]() 3 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| EMSLEY A LANEY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2700 North College Rd
Wilmington, NC Public | 9-12 | 1,837 | 17.5 | ![]() 4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| EUGENE ASHLEY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
555 Veterans Dr
Wilmington, NC Public | 9-12 | 1,645 | 17.5 | ![]() 3.5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| FOREST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
602 Colonial Dr
Wilmington, NC Public | KG-5 | 458 | 14.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| GREGORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
319 South 10th St
Wilmington, NC Public | KG-5 | 402 | 12.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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| HEYWARD C BELLAMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
70 Sanders Rd
Wilmington, NC Public | KG-5 | 603 | 15.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| HOLLY TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3020 Web Trace
Wilmington, NC Public | KG-5 | 481 | 16.1 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ISAAC M BEAR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
601 South College Rd
Wilmington, NC Public | 9-12 | 245 | 24.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| JOHN J BLAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6510 Market St
Wilmington, NC Public | KG-5 | 621 | 16.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| JOHN T HOGGARD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4305 Shipyard Blvd
Wilmington, NC Public | 9-12 | 1,889 | 17.6 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LAKE FOREST ACADEMY | ||||
1802 South 15th St
Wilmington, NC Public | KG-6 | 32 | 3.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| LAKESIDE SCHOOL | ||||
1805 South 13th St
Wilmington, NC Public | 6-12 | 39 | 3.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MARY C WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
801 Silver Lake Rd
Wilmington, NC Public | KG-5 | 410 | 13.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MARY SIDBERRY MOSLEY PLC SCHOOL | ||||
1805 South 13th St
Wilmington, NC Public | 10-12 | 77 | 9.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| M C S NOBLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
6520 Market St
Wilmington, NC Public | 6-8 | 896 | 17.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MURRAYVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
225 Mabee Way
Wilmington, NC Public | KG-5 | 637 | 15.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MYRTLE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
901 Piner Rd
Wilmington, NC Public | 6-8 | 967 | 18.2 | ![]() 4 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| NEW HANOVER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1307 Market St
Wilmington, NC Public | 9-12 | 1,625 | 15.7 | ![]() 3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| OGDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3637 Middle Sound Rd
Wilmington, NC Public | KG-5 | 672 | 18.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| PINE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
440 John South Mosby Dr
Wilmington, NC Public | KG-5 | 557 | 16.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| RACHEL FREEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2601 Princess Place Dr
Wilmington, NC Public | KG-5 | 350 | 11.8 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ROLAND-GRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4412 Lake Ave
Wilmington, NC Public | 6-8 | 773 | 15.1 | ![]() 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| SUNSET PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
613 Alabama Ave
Wilmington, NC Public | KG-5 | 306 | 12.6 | ![]() 4 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| WALTER L PARSLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3518 Masonboro Loop Rd
Wilmington, NC Public | KG-5 | 607 | 16.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| WILLISTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
401 South 10th St
Wilmington, NC Public | 6-8 | 598 | 12.6 | ![]() 5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| WILMINGTON EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4500 Blue Clay Rd Toom 23
Castle Hayne, NC Public | 9-11 | 129 | 14.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| WINTER PARK MODEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
204 South Macmillan Ave
Wilmington, NC Public | KG-5 | 339 | 13.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| WRIGHTSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2716 Castle Hayne Rd
Wilmington, NC Public | KG-5 | 472 | 13.8 | ![]() 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
220 Coral Dr
Wrightsville Beach, NC Public | KG-5 | 320 | 17.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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