Heide Trask High vs Holly Shelter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heide Trask High
Rocky Point · Public high · Grades 9–12
732 students
Holly Shelter Middle
Castle Hayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
801 students
| Measure | Heide Trask High Rocky Point, North Carolina | Holly Shelter Middle Castle Hayne, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #416 of 528 | #224 of 469 |
| National rank | #14120 of 16,910 | #11026 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 732 | 801 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 801 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Rocky Point | Castle Hayne |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holly Shelter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 26.3).
- •Heide Trask High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Holly Shelter Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Holly Shelter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.6%).
- •Holly Shelter Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 22.2).
- •Holly Shelter Middle is the larger school with 801 students compared with 732.
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 Heide Trask High better than Holly Shelter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Holly Shelter Middle ranks higher (34.2 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 Heide Trask High and Holly Shelter Middle?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Rocky Point and Castle Hayne in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heide Trask High: 732. Holly Shelter Middle: 801. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heide Trask High and Holly Shelter Middle rank in North Carolina?
Heide Trask High is 416th of 528 and Holly Shelter Middle is 224th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).