For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,911 students in 28412, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28412, NC are Eugene Ashley High School and J. C. Roe Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28412 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28412, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28412 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eugene Ashley High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28412, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 28412, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28412, NC include Eugene Ashley High School and J. C. Roe Center.
How many public high schools are located in 28412?
2 public high schools are located in 28412.
What is the racial composition of students in 28412?
28412 public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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