Top 5 Best 28401 North Carolina Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,389 students in 28401, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 268 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 28401, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28401, NC are Cape Fear Center For Inquiry, New Hanover High School and Classical Charter Schools Of Wilmington. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28401 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28401, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28401, NC Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cape Fear Center For Inquiry
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2525 Wonder Way
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 362-0000
Grades: K-8
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
New Hanover High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1307 Market St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,466 students
Rank: #33.
Classical Charter Schools Of Wilmington
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
507 N 6th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 763-1976
Grades: K-5
| 125 students
Rank: #44.
The International School At Gregory
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1106 Ann St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6185
Grades: K-8
| 522 students
Rank: #55.
Sunset Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
613 Alabama Ave
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 815-6948
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #66.
Williston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 S 10th St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 815-6906
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #77.
Wrightsboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2716 Castle Hayne Rd
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 815-6909
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #88.
Lake Forest Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1802 S 15th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 772-2515
Grades: K-8
| 38 students
Rank: #99.
D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
813 Nixon Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6150
Grades: K-8
| 215 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 28401 North Carolina

28401, North Carolina 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 28401, NC?
How many public schools are located in 28401?
9 public schools are located in 28401.
What percentage of students in 28401 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 28401 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28401?
28401 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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