Best 28405 North Carolina Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,755 students in 28405, NC.

The top-ranked public high schools in 28405, NC are Emsley A Laney High School, Career Readiness Academy At Mosley Plc and Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 28405 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28405, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 28405 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Emsley A Laney High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).