Cape Fear Elementary vs Heide Trask High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cape Fear Elementary
Rocky Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
Heide Trask High
Rocky Point · Public high · Grades 9–12
732 students
| Measure | Cape Fear Elementary Rocky Point, North Carolina | Heide Trask High Rocky Point, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #661 of 1,457 | #416 of 528 |
| National rank | #35840 of 50,301 | #14120 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 533 | 732 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 732 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| city | Rocky Point | Rocky Point |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cape Fear Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 26.3).
- •Heide Trask High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Cape Fear Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Cape Fear Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Cape Fear Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 22.2).
- •Heide Trask High is the larger school with 732 students compared with 533.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Fear Elementary better than Heide Trask High?
On the Success Index (US), Cape Fear Elementary ranks higher (34.1 vs 26.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cape Fear Elementary and Heide Trask High?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Rocky Point and Rocky Point in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cape Fear Elementary: 533. Heide Trask High: 732. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cape Fear Elementary and Heide Trask High rank in North Carolina?
Cape Fear Elementary is 661st of 1,457 and Heide Trask High is 416th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).