New Hanover County Schools School District

The New Hanover County Schools School District is located in Wilmington, NC and includes 40 schools that serve 24,103 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The New Hanover County Schools School District spends $9,061 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The New Hanover County Schools School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NC state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The New Hanover County Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 6% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the New Hanover County Schools School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The New Hanover County Schools School District serves 4% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.