The magazine used a variety of statistics to compile its list. See how Wilmington fared in a variety of categories.
After a slight delay because of the high school appeals, the Wildcats fall slate is ready to roll.
Readers submitted their photos from Tuesday's first day, and you can upload your own to this gallery.
The tentative October hearing date for the high school project is still on track as parties on both sides continue pushing forward in the dispute.
We want to see your own pictures from when you were heading to your first day, so upload them here and feel free to add older pictures of your children as well.
We provide you with a complete list of all bus routes for Wilmington Public Schools during the 2012-13 school year.
A look at the bus routes for the 2012-13 school year.
A look at the Wilmington High School bus route for 2012-13.
A look at the route for the upcoming 2012-13 school year.
Superintendent of Schools Joanne Benton said she is excited for the new school year, and she believes the district's students share that sentiment.
During a School Committee meeting earlier this week, Superintendent of Schools Joanne Benton said 23 positions were filled leading into the new school year.
If you have a recognizable face you'd like to see featured in Flashback Friday, e-mail their name and year of graduation to matthew.schooley@patch.com.
The Wilmington School Committee discussed its pilot programs during Wednesday night's meeting.
The leadership program, sponsored by Johnson & Johnson, helps nurses become leaders within their community.
Members will discuss how to begin integrating laptop or iPad learning into the district, along with other agenda items, during a Wednesday night meeting.
The fall sports schedule was up in the air, but with no end to the appeals in the immediate future, Wildcat teams will be able to play on their home field.
Five things principals, educators, PTA members, parents and students need to know.
With artificial turf up in the air, school officials will make a decision next week as to where Wildcat teams will play.
If you have a suggestion for our next Flashback Friday, e-mail matthew.schooley@patch.com with their name and year of graduation.
Superintendent of Schools Joanne Benton said it is critical for schools to change and adapt to the technology of the world.