Cape Fear Middle vs Castle Hayne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cape Fear Middle
Rocky Point · Public middle · Grades 6–8
430 students
Castle Hayne Elementary
Castle Hayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students
| Measure | Cape Fear Middle Rocky Point, North Carolina | Castle Hayne Elementary Castle Hayne, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 469 | #709 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12232 of 15,369 | #37085 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 430 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| city | Rocky Point | Castle Hayne |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castle Hayne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 28.3).
- •Castle Hayne Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Castle Hayne Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 40%).
- •Cape Fear Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.4%).
- •Cape Fear Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.8).
- •Castle Hayne Elementary is the larger school with 531 students compared with 430.
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 Middle better than Castle Hayne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Castle Hayne Elementary ranks higher (32.2 vs 28.3 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 Middle and Castle Hayne Elementary?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Rocky Point and Castle Hayne in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cape Fear Middle: 430. Castle Hayne Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cape Fear Middle and Castle Hayne Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cape Fear Middle is 274th of 469 and Castle Hayne Elementary is 709th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).