New Hanover High vs R Freeman Sch of Engineering
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.9 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
R Freeman Sch of Engineering
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
241 students
| Measure | New Hanover High Wilmington, North Carolina | R Freeman Sch of Engineering Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #331 of 528 | #1289 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12417 of 16,910 | #47320 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,437 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 1,437 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 7.5% |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Hanover High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 15.7).
- •New Hanover High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 7.5%).
- •New Hanover High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •New Hanover High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 98.8%).
- •R Freeman Sch of Engineering does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.8).
- •New Hanover High is the larger school with 1,437 students compared with 241.
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 R Freeman Sch of Engineering?
On the Success Index (US), New Hanover High ranks higher (34.1 vs 15.7 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 New Hanover High and R Freeman Sch of Engineering?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Hanover High: 1,437. R Freeman Sch of Engineering: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Hanover High and R Freeman Sch of Engineering rank in North Carolina?
New Hanover High is 331st of 528 and R Freeman Sch of Engineering is 1289th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).