New Hanover High vs Southeast Raleigh High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 179 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
Southeast Raleigh High
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,438 students
| Measure | New Hanover High Wilmington, North Carolina | Southeast Raleigh High Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #331 of 528 | #369 of 528 |
| National rank | #12417 of 16,910 | #13147 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,437 | 1,438 |
| Enrollment | 1,437 | 1,438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| city | Wilmington | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Hanover High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 30.9).
- •New Hanover High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •New Hanover High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •New Hanover High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.8%).
- •Southeast Raleigh High does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.8).
- •Southeast Raleigh High is the larger school with 1,438 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 Southeast Raleigh High?
On the Success Index (US), New Hanover High ranks higher (34.1 vs 30.9 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 Southeast Raleigh High?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Hanover High: 1,437. Southeast Raleigh High: 1,438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Hanover High and Southeast Raleigh High rank in North Carolina?
New Hanover High is 331st of 528 and Southeast Raleigh High is 369th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).