Cape Fear Elementary vs Holly Shelter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.7 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
Holly Shelter Middle
Castle Hayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
801 students
| Measure | Cape Fear Elementary Rocky Point, North Carolina | Holly Shelter Middle Castle Hayne, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #661 of 1,457 | #224 of 469 |
| National rank | #35840 of 50,301 | #11026 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 533 | 801 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 801 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| city | Rocky Point | Castle Hayne |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (34.1 vs 34.2).
- •Cape Fear Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Cape Fear Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •Holly Shelter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.4%).
- •Cape Fear Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.1).
- •Holly Shelter Middle is the larger school with 801 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 Holly Shelter Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cape Fear Elementary and Holly Shelter Middle?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Rocky Point and Castle Hayne in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cape Fear Elementary: 533. Holly Shelter Middle: 801. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cape Fear Elementary and Holly Shelter Middle rank in North Carolina?
Cape Fear Elementary is 661st of 1,457 and Holly Shelter Middle is 224th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).