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These are some of the best public high schools in Wilmington at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
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New Hanover County School District
25,244 students | WILMINGTON, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 44 schools -
D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy
215 students | WILMINGTON, NC
Grades K-8 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in Wilmington
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Teacher
October 27, 2025
GLOW is an excellent small school that focuses on academic rigor and the individual needs of students. The school has created an extremely accepting, inclusive and diverse community for all types of... More
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Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
October 26, 2025
I went to WCA for two years. The education was amazing! But they were very discriminatory against anyone who was not free will baptist. They constantly brought up numerous other denominations and... More
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Wilmington Christian Academy
Parent / Guardian
October 20, 2025
Principal Tinnes-Brown has continuously shirked her responsibility as a "leader" in understanding special education. She has violated numerous laws in her previous role as a vice principal at Hoggard... More
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Edwin A. Anderson Elementary
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