News Summary
The latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report showcase high schools in the Wilmington area of North Carolina, with 51 schools ranking in the top 10% nationally. The Early College at Guilford leads the state at No. 31 nationally. Overall, North Carolina ranked No. 28 in the nation based on factors such as graduation rates and college readiness. The report serves as a vital resource for parents and educators to evaluate school performance.
Wilmington, North Carolina – The Wilmington-area high schools have received their rankings in the latest U.S. News & World Report list, highlighting educational performance across the state of North Carolina. A total of 587 high schools in North Carolina were evaluated as part of an extensive national ranking of over 24,000 high schools. North Carolina as a state ranked No. 28 nationally based on a range of factors including college readiness and graduation rates.
Among North Carolina schools, 51 have made it to the top 10% nationwide. Leading the state is The Early College at Guilford in Greensboro, which boasts an impressive national rank of No. 31. The top-performing high school in the United States is Basis Tucson North in Tucson, Arizona.
Wilmington Area High School Rankings
In the Wilmington area, public high schools from Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender counties demonstrated varying levels of success within the ranks. Here are the state and national rankings along with key statistics for schools in the area:
- School A:
- State ranking: No. 85
- National ranking: No. 3,144
- Overall score: 82.44
- Graduation rate: Greater than 95%
- Enrollment: 1,888
- Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
- School B:
- State ranking: No. 89
- National ranking: No. 3,320
- Overall score: 81.45
- Graduation rate: 88%
- Enrollment: 2,178
- Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
- School C:
- State ranking: No. 115
- National ranking: No. 4,180
- Overall score: 76.65
- Graduation rate: Greater than 95%
- Enrollment: 188
- Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
- School D:
- State ranking: No. 117
- National ranking: No. 4,194
- Overall score: 76.57
- Graduation rate: Greater than 95%
- Enrollment: 251
- Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
- School E:
- State ranking: No. 122
- National ranking: No. 4,194
- Overall score: 75.6
- Graduation rate: Greater than 95%
- Enrollment: 241
- Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
- School F:
- State ranking: No. 136
- National ranking: No. 4,752
- Overall score: 73.45
- Graduation rate: Greater than 95%
- Enrollment: 322
- Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
- School G:
- State ranking: No. 182
- National ranking: No. 6,056
- Overall score: 66.17
- Graduation rate: 88%
- Enrollment: 1,899
- Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
- School H:
- State ranking: No. 234
- National ranking: No. 7,311
- Overall score: 59.16
- Graduation rate: 82%
- Enrollment: 1,512
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- School I:
- State ranking: No. 235
- National ranking: No. 7,337
- Overall score: 59.01
- Graduation rate: 84%
- Enrollment: 1,182
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- School J:
- State ranking: No. 280
- National ranking: No. 8,245
- Overall score: 53.94
- Graduation rate: 92%
- Enrollment: 2,248
- Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
- School K:
- State ranking: No. 298
- National ranking: No. 8,549
- Overall score: 52.24
- Graduation rate: Greater than 95%
- Enrollment: 228
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- School L:
- State ranking: No. 319
- National ranking: No. 9,081
- Overall score: 49.27
- Graduation rate: 81%
- Enrollment: 1,560
- Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
- School M:
- State ranking: No. 324
- National ranking: No. 9,152
- Overall score: 48.87
- Graduation rate: 80%
- Enrollment: 1,515
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- School N:
- State ranking: No. 404
- National ranking: No. 11,746
- Overall score: 34.38
- Graduation rate: 91%
- Enrollment: 734
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- School O:
- State ranking: Tied with the lowest ranking schools
- National ranking: Tied with the lowest ranking schools
- Overall score: Less than 25
- Graduation rate: 92%
- Enrollment: 672
- Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Conclusion and Context
The rankings released by U.S. News & World Report provide a comprehensive overview of high school performance in the Wilmington area, showcasing schools’ academic achievements and challenges. The parameters used in ranking included college readiness, state assessment proficiency, performance of underserved students, as well as graduation rates and curriculum breadth. As North Carolina continues to position itself within the national educational landscape, these rankings serve as a tool for parents, educators, and policymakers to assess and improve educational outcomes.
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Additional Resources
- Star News Online
- Wikipedia: Wilmington, North Carolina
- NC News Online
- Google Search: North Carolina high schools ranking
- Delaware Online
- Google Scholar: High school rankings
- Boston Magazine
- Encyclopedia Britannica: High school education
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