D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy vs New Hanover High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–8
162 students
New Hanover High
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,437 students
| Measure | D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy Wilmington, North Carolina | New Hanover High Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1453 of 1,457 | #331 of 528 |
| National rank | #50086 of 50,301 | #12417 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 162 | 1,437 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 1,437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | – | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 45% |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Hanover High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 6.4).
- •New Hanover High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 12%).
- •New Hanover High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 98.5%).
- •New Hanover High is the larger school with 1,437 students compared with 162.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy better than New Hanover High?
On the Success Index (US), New Hanover High ranks higher (34.1 vs 6.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy and New Hanover High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy: 162. New Hanover High: 1,437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy and New Hanover High rank in North Carolina?
D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy is 1453rd of 1,457 and New Hanover High is 331st of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).