New Hanover County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 43 public schools serving 25,214 students in New Hanover County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in New Hanover County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
New Hanover County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 83% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.71
# American Indian Students
73 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
396 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
4,519 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
20%
# Black Students
4,259 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
17%
25%
# White Students
14,694 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
58%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
33 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,270 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
162
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
1,810
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,889
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,809
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,822
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,840
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,813
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,718
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,746
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,933
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,275
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,391
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,095
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,911
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,619 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,879 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to New Hanover County Schools School District?
New Hanover County Schools School District manages 43 public schools serving 25,214 students.
What is the rank of New Hanover County Schools School District?
New Hanover County Schools School District is ranked #113 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Hanover County Schools School District?
58% of New Hanover County Schools School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Hanover County Schools School District?
New Hanover County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is New Hanover County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,879 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 43 schools
Grades: PK-13
Enrollment: 25,214 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50% in NC)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
