Emsley A Laney High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 · New Hanover County Schools
#252 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#10221 of 16,910 nationally
About Emsley A Laney High
Emsley A Laney High is a public high school located in Wilmington, in the New Hanover County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,243 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 252nd of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (71th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,243.
There are 41 schools in Wilmington; Emsley A Laney High ranks 23rd of 40 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)95.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Emsley A Laney High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,243
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Emsley A Laney High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Emma B Trask Middle
Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
611 students · 296 m away
Murrayville Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students · 2.0 km away
Wilmington Early College High
Castle Hayne · Public high · Grades 9–13
270 students · 2.7 km away
Wrightsboro Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students · 4.4 km away
Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students · 5.0 km away
John J Blair Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students · 5.7 km away
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington
Wilmington · Charter high · Grades 6–12
362 students · 5.8 km away
Holly Shelter Middle
Castle Hayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
801 students · 6.0 km away
M C S Noble Middle
Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
690 students · 6.0 km away
Castle Hayne Elementary
Castle Hayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students · 6.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emsley A Laney High a good school?
Emsley A Laney High has a Success Index (US) of 42.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #252 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Emsley A Laney High rank in North Carolina?
Emsley A Laney High ranks #252 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #10221 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Emsley A Laney High?
Emsley A Laney High had 2,243 students in 2025.
Is Emsley A Laney High a elementary school or a high school?
Emsley A Laney High is classified as a high school covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Emsley A Laney High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Emsley A Laney High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.