For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,429 students in 28403, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28403, NC are Isaac M Bear Early College High School and John T Hoggard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 28403 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28403, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 28403 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Isaac M Bear Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28403, NC ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Isaac M Bear Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
630 Macmillan Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-1387
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-1387
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
John T Hoggard High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4305 Shipyard Blvd
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2072
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2072
Gr: 9-12 | 2,178 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 28403, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28403, NC include Isaac M Bear Early College High School and John T Hoggard High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28403?
2 public high schools are located in 28403.
What is the racial composition of students in 28403?
28403 public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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