How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Guilford County Schools | New Hanover County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Greensboro, North Carolina | Wilmington, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 68,894 | 25,244 |
| Number of Schools | 124 | 42 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 14.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Guilford County Schools | New Hanover County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,788 | $14,481 |
| Federal Revenue | 26.8% | 18.8% |
| State Revenue | 48.8% | 51.7% |
| Local Revenue | 24.4% | 29.4% |
Guilford County Schools
Federal State Local
New Hanover County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Guilford County Schools | New Hanover County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23.7% | 51.5% |
| African American | 44.4% | 18.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% | 21.2% |
| Asian | 7.0% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.4% | 66.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Guilford County Schools | New Hanover County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 294 | 79 |
| Schools with AP | 23 | 6 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 332.2:1 | 328.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.0% | 31.6% |
School Types
Guilford County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
New Hanover County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.