School District · North Carolina
New Hanover County Schools
📍 Wilmington, NC · New Hanover County · NCES LEAID 3703330
Pre-K – Ungraded
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District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – Ungraded
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District Mailing Address
6410 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
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Enrollment
25,244 students
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3703330
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by New Hanover County Schools10 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in New Hanover County Schools?▼
New Hanover County Schools serves 10 zip codes: 28401, 28403, 28405, 28409, 28411, 28412, 28428, 28429, 28449, 28480. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is New Hanover County Schools rated?▼
New Hanover County Schools has an overall rating of 9 out of 10 (Excellent), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 87th percentile among North Carolina school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within North Carolina only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend New Hanover County Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 25,244 students across 42 schools for New Hanover County Schools.
What grades does New Hanover County Schools serve?▼
New Hanover County Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – Ungraded.
How do I contact New Hanover County Schools?▼
You can reach New Hanover County Schools by phone at (910)254-4200 or by mail at 6410 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC 28412. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About New Hanover County Schools
New Hanover County Schools is a public school district serving 10 zip codes in North Carolina, primarily in New Hanover County. It carries an overall rating of 9/10 (Excellent), the 87th percentile among North Carolina districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other North Carolina districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (910)254-4200 before making a housing decision.