For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,498 students in 28412, NC (there are , serving 958 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 28412, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28412, NC are Dr John Codington Elementary School, Heyward C Bellamy Elementary School and Eugene Ashley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28412 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28412, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28412, NC 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr John Codington Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4321 Carolina Beach Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 790-2236
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 790-2236
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Heyward C Bellamy Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Sanders Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 350-2039
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 350-2039
Gr: K-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Eugene Ashley High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 Halyburton Memorial Parkwy
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 790-2360
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 790-2360
Gr: 9-12 | 1,899 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Charles P Murray Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
655 Halyburton Memorial Parkwy
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 790-2363
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 790-2363
Gr: 6-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Edwin A Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
455 Halyburton Memorial Parkwa
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 798-3311
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 798-3311
Gr: K-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Pine Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
440 John S Mosby Dr
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 350-2121
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 350-2121
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Mary C Williams Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 Silver Lake Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 350-2150
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 350-2150
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Island Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6339 Carolina Beach Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 795-4860
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 795-4860
Gr: K-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
J. C. Roe Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2875 Worth Drive
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 395-4472
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 395-4472
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
4905 South College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 350-7860
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 350-7860
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28412, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28412, NC include Dr John Codington Elementary School, Heyward C Bellamy Elementary School and Eugene Ashley High School.
How many public schools are located in 28412?
10 public schools are located in 28412.
What percentage of students in 28412 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 28412 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28412?
28412 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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