Castle Hayne Elementary vs Heide Trask High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.6 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
Heide Trask High
Rocky Point · Public high · Grades 9–12
732 students
| Measure | Castle Hayne Elementary Castle Hayne, North Carolina | Heide Trask High Rocky Point, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #709 of 1,457 | #416 of 528 |
| National rank | #37085 of 50,301 | #14120 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 531 | 732 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 732 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| city | Castle Hayne | Rocky Point |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castle Hayne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 26.3).
- •Heide Trask High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Castle Hayne Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Castle Hayne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Castle Hayne Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 22.2).
- •Heide Trask High is the larger school with 732 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 Heide Trask High?
On the Success Index (US), Castle Hayne Elementary ranks higher (32.2 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 Castle Hayne Elementary and Heide Trask High?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Castle Hayne and Rocky Point in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle Hayne Elementary: 531. Heide Trask High: 732. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle Hayne Elementary and Heide Trask High rank in North Carolina?
Castle Hayne Elementary is 709th of 1,457 and Heide Trask High is 416th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).