Best high schools in Wilmington (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Wilmington, North Carolina. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 180Isaac M Bear Early College High SchoolWilmington · Public High95% Math proficiency · 260 students
- 266John T Hoggard HighWilmington · Public High68% Math proficiency · 2,082 students
- 356Eugene Ashley HighWilmington · Public High56% Math proficiency · 1,893 students
- 443Emsley A Laney HighWilmington · Public High56% Math proficiency · 2,243 students
- 534New Hanover HighWilmington · Public High45% Math proficiency · 1,437 students
- 628Girls Leadership Academy of WilmingtonWilmington · Charter High16% Math proficiency · 362 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaac M Bear Early College High School Wilmington · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 79.7 Top 10% | 95% Math proficiency | 260 |
| 2 | John T Hoggard High Wilmington · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 66.1 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 2,082 |
| 3 | Eugene Ashley High Wilmington · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 56.1 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 1,893 |
| 4 | Emsley A Laney High Wilmington · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 42.9 Lower 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 2,243 |
| 5 | New Hanover High Wilmington · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 34.1 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 1,437 |
| 6 | Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington Wilmington · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 28.3 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 362 |
Isaac M Bear Early College High School in Wilmington leads the 2025 list of high schools in Wilmington with a Success Index (US) of 79.7. Of the 6 schools shown, 5 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider North Carolina high schools rankings, every school on the Wilmington page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Wilmington?
Isaac M Bear Early College High School in Wilmington, North Carolina ranks first among high schools in Wilmington with a Success Index (US) of 79.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 260).
How are high schools in Wilmington ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.