District

New Hanover County School District

NCWilmington, North CarolinaNewHanover County

Contact & Location

6410 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 254-4200

Enrollment & Schools

43
Total Schools
24,639
Total Enrollment
PK-13
Grade Range

School Breakdown

Preschools
1
Preschools
Elementary
Schools
23
Elementary Schools
Middle
Schools
10
Middle Schools
High
Schools
9
High Schools

Rating Distribution

1230%
Below Average
513%
Average
2357%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
43
Charter
0
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
23
Middle
10
High
9

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

White
58%
Hispanic / Latino
18%
Black / African American
17%
Two or More Races
5%
Asian
2%

Gender Distribution

52%Male
48%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

61%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
59%

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Academic Performance

6.7
out of 10
Average ACT Score
19.6
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
1155
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
59%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
9%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
30% (12)
Average
13% (5)
Above Average
57% (23)

New Hanover County School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Schools in New Hanover County School District

43 schools

Preschools

(1)

Elementary Schools

(23)

Middle Schools

(10)

High Schools

(9)

Reported Incidents

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Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalHighAdded 1mo ago

District promotes race, gender ideology

Alleged incident in New Hanover County School District · North Carolina

The school district is actively promoting and implementing training for staff and educators on racial equity, implicit bias, and social justice. It also provides resources and hosts events related to gender identity and LGBTQ+ issues. These initiatives aim to integrate specific ideological perspectives into the educational environment.

Occurred on June 15, 2020Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 1mo ago

Gender Identity Hidden From Parents

Alleged incident in New Hanover County School District · North Carolina

The school district's policy documents suggest that student gender identity information might be withheld from parents on a case-by-case basis. This policy appears to balance student privacy with caregiver rights, despite state statutes requiring parental notification for pronoun or name changes. The district also uses a gender support plan that inquires about parental awareness of a student's gender status.

Occurred on February 5, 2024Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 43 schools in New Hanover County School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026