Emsley A Laney High vs Holly Shelter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emsley A Laney High
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,243 students
Holly Shelter Middle
Castle Hayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
801 students
| Measure | Emsley A Laney High Wilmington, North Carolina | Holly Shelter Middle Castle Hayne, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #252 of 528 | #224 of 469 |
| National rank | #10221 of 16,910 | #11026 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,243 | 801 |
| Enrollment | 2,243 | 801 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 42% |
| city | Wilmington | Castle Hayne |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emsley A Laney High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 34.2).
- •Emsley A Laney High does better on math proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Emsley A Laney High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Emsley A Laney High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.3% vs 99.1%).
- •Holly Shelter Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 20.4).
- •Emsley A Laney High is the larger school with 2,243 students compared with 801.
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 Emsley A Laney High better than Holly Shelter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Emsley A Laney High ranks higher (42.9 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 Emsley A Laney High and Holly Shelter Middle?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Castle Hayne in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emsley A Laney High: 2,243. Holly Shelter Middle: 801. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emsley A Laney High and Holly Shelter Middle rank in North Carolina?
Emsley A Laney High is 252nd of 528 and Holly Shelter Middle is 224th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).