Cape Fear Middle vs Wilmington Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.8 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
Wilmington Early College High
Castle Hayne · Public high · Grades 9–13
270 students
| Measure | Cape Fear Middle Rocky Point, North Carolina | Wilmington Early College High Castle Hayne, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 469 | #146 of 528 |
| National rank | #12232 of 15,369 | #6481 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 430 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 74.5% |
| city | Rocky Point | Castle Hayne |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilmington Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 28.3).
- •Wilmington Early College High does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 27%).
- •Wilmington Early College High does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 40%).
- •Wilmington Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.1%).
- •Cape Fear Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 20.8).
- •Cape Fear Middle is the larger school with 430 students compared with 270.
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 Wilmington Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), Wilmington Early College High ranks higher (57.4 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 Wilmington Early College High?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Rocky Point and Castle Hayne in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cape Fear Middle: 430. Wilmington Early College High: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cape Fear Middle and Wilmington Early College High rank in North Carolina?
Cape Fear Middle is 274th of 469 and Wilmington Early College High is 146th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).