Castle Hayne Elementary vs Emsley A Laney High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.1 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
Emsley A Laney High
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,243 students
| Measure | Castle Hayne Elementary Castle Hayne, North Carolina | Emsley A Laney High Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #709 of 1,457 | #252 of 528 |
| National rank | #37085 of 50,301 | #10221 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 531 | 2,243 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 2,243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 56% |
| city | Castle Hayne | Wilmington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emsley A Laney High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 32.2).
- •Emsley A Laney High does better on math proficiency (56% vs 41%).
- •Emsley A Laney High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Emsley A Laney High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Castle Hayne Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 20.4).
- •Emsley A Laney High is the larger school with 2,243 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 Emsley A Laney High?
On the Success Index (US), Emsley A Laney High ranks higher (42.9 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 Emsley A Laney High?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Castle Hayne and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle Hayne Elementary: 531. Emsley A Laney High: 2,243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle Hayne Elementary and Emsley A Laney High rank in North Carolina?
Castle Hayne Elementary is 709th of 1,457 and Emsley A Laney High is 252nd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).