How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dr John Codington Elem | New Hanover High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Wilmington, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 470 | 1,437 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 15:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.3% | 99.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dr John Codington Elem | New Hanover High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,481 | $14,481 |
| District | New Hanover County Schools | New Hanover County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dr John Codington Elem | New Hanover High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.6% | 36.4% |
| African American | 5.5% | 31.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.8% | 26.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 4.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dr John Codington Elem | New Hanover High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 17 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 470:1 | 239.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.2% | 43.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 152 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.