Emma B Trask Middle vs Holly Shelter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emma B Trask Middle
Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
611 students
Holly Shelter Middle
Castle Hayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
801 students
| Measure | Emma B Trask Middle Wilmington, North Carolina | Holly Shelter Middle Castle Hayne, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 469 | #224 of 469 |
| National rank | #9007 of 15,369 | #11026 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 611 | 801 |
| Enrollment | 611 | 801 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 42% |
| city | Wilmington | Castle Hayne |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emma B Trask Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 34.2).
- •Emma B Trask Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Emma B Trask Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •Holly Shelter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.5%).
- •Emma B Trask Middle does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.1).
- •Holly Shelter Middle is the larger school with 801 students compared with 611.
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 Emma B Trask Middle better than Holly Shelter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Emma B Trask Middle ranks higher (43.7 vs 34.2 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 Emma B Trask Middle and Holly Shelter Middle?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Castle Hayne in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emma B Trask Middle: 611. Holly Shelter Middle: 801. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emma B Trask Middle and Holly Shelter Middle rank in North Carolina?
Emma B Trask Middle is 145th of 469 and Holly Shelter Middle is 224th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).