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New Hanover County Schools
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  • WILMINGTON, NC

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  2. Diversity
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  4. College Prep
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  5. Clubs & Activities
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  6. Administration
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  7. Sports
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  8. Food
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  9. Resources & Facilities
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New Hanover County Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in WILMINGTON, NC. It has 24,933 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 48% of students are at least proficient in math and 53% in reading.

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6410 CAROLINA BEACH ROAD
WILMINGTON, NC 28412

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
53%
Percent Proficient - Math
48%
Average Graduation Rate
88%
Average SAT
1230
1,090 responses
Average ACT
27
1,006 responses

Students

Diversity
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Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
24,933
Free or Reduced Lunch
53.5%

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$48,828
Teachers in First/Second Year
9.5%

Finances

Expenses Per Student
$12,811 / student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
  • Instruction
    59%
  • Support Services
    37%
  • Other
    4%

Living in the Area

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  3. Housing
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Median Household Income
$78,253
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$1,186
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$344,700
National
$244,900

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