Myrtle Grove Middle
Wilmington, NC 28409
Phone: (910) 350-2100
Fax: (910) 350-2104
District: New Hanover County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6-8 • 820 students
Wilmington's Myrtle Grove Middle is a public school that serves grades 6-8 in the New Hanover County School District. It is among the few public middle schools in North Carolina to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Myrtle Grove Middle is a public school in the New Hanover County School District located in Wilmington, NC. The principal of Myrtle Grove Middle is Mr Sam Highsmith. As of 2014, the students are 66.7% White, non-Hispanic; 17.1% Black, non-Hispanic; 10% Hispanic; 3.4% Multiracial; 2.2% Asian/Pacific Islander; 0.4% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 44.5% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 66.7% | 61.7% | 50.3% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 17.1% | 22% | 25.5% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 10.3% | 14.3% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 3.8% | 3.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 44.5% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 3.4% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cypress Pond at Porters Neck | Apartment Complex | Wilmington | NC | 12.3 mi | |
| 2 | The Landing at Mill Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Sneads Ferry | NC | 37.4 mi | |
| 3 | Mallard Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 43.8 mi | |
| 4 | West River | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 45.3 mi | |
| 5 | Countrywood Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 47.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porters Neck | Wilmington | NC | 13.6 mi | |
| 2 | Sneads Ferry | Sneads Ferry | NC | 39.9 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Coast Guard Wilmington | 5 mi. |
| Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU) | 10.8 mi. |
| Stone Bay | 36 mi. |
| New River MCAS | 46.9 mi. |
| Camp Lejeune | 48.5 mi. |
