For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 469 students in 28429, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28429, NC are Wilmington Early College High School and Sea-tech. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 28429 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28429, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 28429 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sea-tech, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28429, NC ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilmington Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4500 Blue Clay Rd, Wechs Bldg.
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 362-7789
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 362-7789
Gr: 9-13 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Sea-tech
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5301 Sidbury Road
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 530-6300
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 530-6300
Gr: 9-13 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
28429, North Carolina ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3830 Juvenile Center Rd
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 675-0594
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 675-0594
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 28429, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28429, NC include Wilmington Early College High School and Sea-tech.
How many public high schools are located in 28429?
2 public high schools are located in 28429.
What is the racial composition of students in 28429?
28429 public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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