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New Hanover County Public Schools

New Hanover County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

50

public schools

Total Enrollment

27,668

students

School Districts

9

districts

Directory guide

How to use the New Hanover County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

New Hanover County has 9 district entries. New Hanover County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 42 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Wilmington has the most listed schools, with 44 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 32 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 7 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 7 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

4 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

50

in New Hanover County

Reported Enrollment

27,668

50 schools reporting

School Districts

9

districts

Charter Schools

7

14% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary32
Middle7
High10
Other1

9 School Districts in New Hanover County

New Hanover County Schools

42 schools
25,244 students

American Leadership Academy-Coastal

1 school
777 students

Cape Fear Center for Inquiry

1 school
409 students

Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington

1 school
385 students

Island Montessori Charter

1 school
215 students

D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy

1 school
215 students

Wilmington School of the Arts

1 school
201 students

Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington

1 school
125 students

Wilmington Preparatory Academy

1 school
97 students

50 Public Schools in New Hanover County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 50 matching schools

John T Hoggard High

New Hanover County Schools

Wilmington, 28403 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,226 students

Emsley A Laney High

New Hanover County Schools

Wilmington, 28405 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,220 students

Eugene Ashley High

New Hanover County Schools

Wilmington, 28412 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,975 students

New Hanover High

New Hanover County Schools

Wilmington, 28401 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,466 students

Charles P Murray Middle

New Hanover County Schools

Wilmington, 28412 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle882 students

Roland-Grise Middle

New Hanover County Schools

Wilmington, 28403 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle860 students

Holly Shelter Middle

New Hanover County Schools

Castle Hayne, 28429 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle858 students

American Leadership Academy-Coastal

American Leadership Academy-Coastal

Wilmington, 28411 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–9Charter777 students

Williston Middle

New Hanover County Schools

Wilmington, 28401 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle683 students

Emma B Trask Middle

New Hanover County Schools

Wilmington, 28405 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle673 students

M C S Noble Middle

New Hanover County Schools

Wilmington, 28405 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle652 students

Myrtle Grove Middle

New Hanover County Schools

Wilmington, 28409 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle645 students

Ogden Elementary

New Hanover County Schools

Wilmington, 28411 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–5Primary641 students

Edwin A Anderson Elementary

New Hanover County Schools

Wilmington, 28412 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–5Primary624 students

Porters Neck Elementary

New Hanover County Schools

Wilmington, 28411 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–5Primary605 students

Masonboro Elementary

New Hanover County Schools

Wilmington, 28409 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–5Primary575 students

Murrayville Elementary

New Hanover County Schools

Wilmington, 28411 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary569 students

Heyward C Bellamy Elem

New Hanover County Schools

Wilmington, 28412 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–5Primary556 students

The International School at Gregory

New Hanover County Schools

Wilmington, 28401 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–8Primary522 students

Wrightsboro Elementary

New Hanover County Schools

Wilmington, 28401 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary522 students

New Hanover County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which New Hanover County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the New Hanover County public school directory?

The directory lists 50 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in New Hanover County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this New Hanover County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some New Hanover County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 4 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in New Hanover County?

Start with the 9 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this New Hanover County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to New Hanover County Education OverviewCounty school score: 37/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.