Castle Hayne Elementary vs Emma B Trask Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Hayne Elementary
Castle Hayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students
Emma B Trask Middle
Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
611 students
| Measure | Castle Hayne Elementary Castle Hayne, North Carolina | Emma B Trask Middle Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #709 of 1,457 | #145 of 469 |
| National rank | #37085 of 50,301 | #9007 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 531 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 49% |
| city | Castle Hayne | Wilmington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emma B Trask Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 32.2).
- •Emma B Trask Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •Emma B Trask Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 43%).
- •Castle Hayne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Castle Hayne Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 14.9).
- •Emma B Trask Middle is the larger school with 611 students compared with 531.
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 Castle Hayne Elementary better than Emma B Trask Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Emma B Trask Middle ranks higher (43.7 vs 32.2 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 Castle Hayne Elementary and Emma B Trask Middle?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Castle Hayne and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle Hayne Elementary: 531. Emma B Trask Middle: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle Hayne Elementary and Emma B Trask Middle rank in North Carolina?
Castle Hayne Elementary is 709th of 1,457 and Emma B Trask Middle is 145th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).