New Hanover County Schools has 42 schools and 25,952 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 50%. Also, 57.0% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at New Hanover County Schools: The learner body at the schools served by New Hanover County Schools is 60.6% White, 14.3% Black, 18.5% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic/Latino, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 60.6% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0.1% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 48% of learners are female, and 52% of learners are male. At schools in New Hanover County Schools, 57.0% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 7.2% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at New Hanover County Schools: Within New Hanover County Schools, 98.8% of educators are certified, and 93.8% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, at 15:1. The district has 47 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at New Hanover County Schools: In New Hanover County Schools, 47% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 56% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 45% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 39% tested at or above that level for math. And 69% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 40% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at New Hanover County Schools: New Hanover County Schools spends $12,026 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $268,844,000. The school district spends $5,848.0 million on instruction, $3,455.2 million on support services and $446.1 million on other expenses.