Wilmington Early College High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Castle Hayne, North Carolina 28429 · New Hanover County Schools
#146 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#6481 of 16,910 nationally
About Wilmington Early College High
Wilmington Early College High is a public high located in Castle Hayne, in the New Hanover County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–13. In 2025 it enrolled 270 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 146th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (90th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 270.
There are 3 schools in Castle Hayne; Wilmington Early College High ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)84.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.8
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 Wilmington Early College High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 84.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wilmington Early College High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Emma B Trask Middle
Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
611 students · 2.4 km away
Emsley A Laney High
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,243 students · 2.7 km away
Holly Shelter Middle
Castle Hayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
801 students · 3.3 km away
Castle Hayne Elementary
Castle Hayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students · 3.4 km away
Murrayville Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students · 3.7 km away
Wrightsboro Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students · 5.1 km away
Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students · 7.5 km away
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington
Wilmington · Charter high · Grades 6–12
362 students · 8.1 km away
John J Blair Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students · 8.3 km away
M C S Noble Middle
Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
690 students · 8.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Madison Early College High
Marshall · Public high · Grades 9–13
270 students
Early College
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271 students
Wayne School of Technical Arts
Goldsboro · Public high · Grades 6–12
271 students
Lee Early College
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–13
272 students
Wilson Early College Academy
Wilson · Public high · Grades 9–13
268 students
Massey Hill Classical High
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
273 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wilmington Early College High a good school?
Wilmington Early College High has a Success Index (US) of 57.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #146 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 Wilmington Early College High rank in North Carolina?
Wilmington Early College High ranks #146 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #6481 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wilmington Early College High?
Wilmington Early College High had 270 students in 2025.
Is Wilmington Early College High a elementary school or a high school?
Wilmington Early College High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–13. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wilmington Early College High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wilmington Early College High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.