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Best 28403 North Carolina 51爆料s (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,733 students in 28403, NC (there are , serving 1,294 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 28403, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28403, NC are Isaac M Bear Early College High School, John T Hoggard High School and Roland-grise Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28403 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28403, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28403, NC 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Isaac M Bear Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
630 Macmillan Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-1387
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
John T Hoggard High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4305 Shipyard Blvd
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2072
Gr: 9-12 | 2,178 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Roland-grise Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4412 Lake Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2136
Gr: 6-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Winter Park Model Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
204 S Macmillan Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2159
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Edwin A Alderman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2025 Independence Blvd
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2031
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Wilmington Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
134 Cinema Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 799-6776
Gr: K-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 Oriole Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2058
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Forest Hills Global Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
602 Colonial Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 251-6190
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 28403, NC?
How many public schools are located in 28403?
8 public schools are located in 28403.
What percentage of students in 28403 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 28403 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28403?
28403 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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