Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington vs New Hanover High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington
Wilmington · Charter high · Grades 6–12
362 students
New Hanover High
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,437 students
| Measure | Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington Wilmington, North Carolina | New Hanover High Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #397 of 528 | #331 of 528 |
| National rank | #13699 of 16,910 | #12417 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 362 | 1,437 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 1,437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 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 28.3).
- •New Hanover High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 16%).
- •Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •New Hanover High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 98.9%).
- •Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.8).
- •New Hanover High is the larger school with 1,437 students compared with 362.
- •Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington is a charter school while New Hanover High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington better than New Hanover High?
On the Success Index (US), New Hanover High ranks higher (34.1 vs 28.3 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 Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington and New Hanover High?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington: 362. New Hanover High: 1,437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington and New Hanover High rank in North Carolina?
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington is 397th of 528 and New Hanover High is 331st of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).