Cape Fear Middle vs Heide Trask High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.2 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
Heide Trask High
Rocky Point · Public high · Grades 9–12
732 students
| Measure | Cape Fear Middle Rocky Point, North Carolina | Heide Trask High Rocky Point, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 469 | #416 of 528 |
| National rank | #12232 of 15,369 | #14120 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 430 | 732 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 732 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Rocky Point | Rocky Point |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cape Fear Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 26.3).
- •Heide Trask High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Cape Fear Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Cape Fear Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.6%).
- •Cape Fear Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 22.2).
- •Heide Trask High is the larger school with 732 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 Heide Trask High?
On the Success Index (US), Cape Fear Middle ranks higher (28.3 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 Middle and Heide Trask High?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Rocky Point and Rocky Point in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cape Fear Middle: 430. Heide Trask High: 732. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cape Fear Middle and Heide Trask High rank in North Carolina?
Cape Fear Middle is 274th of 469 and Heide Trask High is 416th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).