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Best Schools in Castle Hayne, NC
Castle Hayne, NC has 10 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 8,009 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Castle Hayne meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Castle Hayne, NC
The top high schools in Castle Hayne, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sea-tech
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Projected Test Scores
New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 230 Students
2. Emsley A Laney High
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2220 Students
3. New Hanover High
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1466 Students
4. Heide Trask High
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 720 Students
Best Middle Schools in Castle Hayne, NC
The top middle schools in Castle Hayne, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holly Shelter Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 858 Students
2. Emma B Trask Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students
3. Cape Fear Middle
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Castle Hayne, NC
The top elementary schools in Castle Hayne, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Castle Hayne Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
2. Rocky Point Elementary
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
3. Wrightsboro Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 522 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Castle Hayne, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Castle Hayne, NC has a total population of 8,655 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Castle Hayne, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Castle Hayne, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Castle Hayne, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Castle Hayne, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Castle Hayne, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Castle Hayne, NC
How many schools are in Castle Hayne, NC?
Castle Hayne, NC has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 8,009 students in total.
How do schools in Castle Hayne perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Castle Hayne score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Castle Hayne meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Castle Hayne?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Castle Hayne
4 of 4 schools in Castle Hayne carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 3
All 4 public schools we grade in Castle Hayne. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.