New Hanover High vs Williston Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 839 m 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
Williston Middle
Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
666 students
| Measure | New Hanover High Wilmington, North Carolina | Williston Middle Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #331 of 528 | #427 of 469 |
| National rank | #12417 of 16,910 | #14503 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,437 | 666 |
| Enrollment | 1,437 | 666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 18% |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Hanover High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 15.5).
- •New Hanover High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 18%).
- •New Hanover High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 23%).
- •New Hanover High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.5%).
- •Williston Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.8).
- •New Hanover High is the larger school with 1,437 students compared with 666.
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 Williston Middle?
On the Success Index (US), New Hanover High ranks higher (34.1 vs 15.5 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 Williston Middle?
About 839 m in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Hanover High: 1,437. Williston Middle: 666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Hanover High and Williston Middle rank in North Carolina?
New Hanover High is 331st of 528 and Williston Middle is 427th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).