How do these schools compare?
| Metric | New Hanover High | North Brunswick High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Leland, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,437 | 1,620 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.4% | 99.8% |
| 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 | New Hanover High | North Brunswick High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,808 | $13,088 |
| District | New Hanover County Schools | Brunswick County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | New Hanover High | North Brunswick High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.4% | 49.9% |
| African American | 31.8% | 19.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.5% | 21.7% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 7.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | New Hanover High | North Brunswick High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 17 | 13 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 261:1 | 445:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.1% | 34.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 152 | 220 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.