September 10, 2025

Wilmington Area High Schools Ranked by U.S. News

News Summary

The latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report reveal the performance of high schools in the Wilmington area, assessing metrics such as college readiness and graduation rates. North Carolina ranked 28th nationally, with several local schools earning recognition in the top 10 percent of high schools across the country. This report provides valuable insights for students and parents in navigating educational choices in the region.

Wilmington

In the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report, several high schools in the Wilmington area were evaluated and ranked based on various performance metrics. This year’s report assessed over 24,000 high schools across the United States, highlighting performance aspects such as college readiness, state assessment proficiency, graduation rates, and the performance of underserved students.

In North Carolina, a total of 587 high schools were ranked, with the state placing 28th nationally. Notably, 51 schools from North Carolina earned spots in the top 10 percent of high schools nationwide. The highest-ranked school in the state is The Early College at Guilford in Greensboro, which occupies the impressive 31st position nationally, while Basis Tucson North in Tucson, Arizona claims the top spot in the country.

Wilmington-Area Schools Performance

The Wilmington area includes public high schools from Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender counties, each achieving varying rankings in the recent evaluations. The performance details for several of these schools are as follows:

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

Additional Schools

Further performance details for other local institutions include:

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

The U.S. News & World Report rankings provide insight into the performance of high schools in the Wilmington area, showcasing a range of academic achievements and challenges among local institutions. These rankings will be useful for students and parents as they navigate their educational options.

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