New Hanover High vs North Brunswick High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Hanover High
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,437 students
North Brunswick High
Leland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,620 students
| Measure | New Hanover High Wilmington, North Carolina | North Brunswick High Leland, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #331 of 528 | #321 of 528 |
| National rank | #12417 of 16,910 | #12221 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,437 | 1,620 |
| Enrollment | 1,437 | 1,620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 43% |
| city | Wilmington | Leland |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (34.1 vs 34.9).
- •New Hanover High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •North Brunswick High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •New Hanover High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.8%).
- •New Hanover High does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.2).
- •North Brunswick High is the larger school with 1,620 students compared with 1,437.
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 New Hanover High better than North Brunswick High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are New Hanover High and North Brunswick High?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Leland in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Hanover High: 1,437. North Brunswick High: 1,620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Hanover High and North Brunswick High rank in North Carolina?
New Hanover High is 331st of 528 and North Brunswick High is 321st of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).