Holly Shelter Middle vs J. M. Alexander Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 292 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Shelter Middle
Castle Hayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
801 students
J. M. Alexander Middle
Huntersville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students
| Measure | Holly Shelter Middle Castle Hayne, North Carolina | J. M. Alexander Middle Huntersville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #224 of 469 | #343 of 469 |
| National rank | #11026 of 15,369 | #13374 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 801 | 799 |
| Enrollment | 801 | 799 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| city | Castle Hayne | Huntersville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holly Shelter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 22.2).
- •Holly Shelter Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Holly Shelter Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •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 19.0).
- •Holly Shelter Middle is the larger school with 801 students compared with 799.
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 Holly Shelter Middle better than J. M. Alexander Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Holly Shelter Middle ranks higher (34.2 vs 22.2 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 Holly Shelter Middle and J. M. Alexander Middle?
About 292 km in a straight line, between Castle Hayne and Huntersville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holly Shelter Middle: 801. J. M. Alexander Middle: 799. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holly Shelter Middle and J. M. Alexander Middle rank in North Carolina?
Holly Shelter Middle is 224th of 469 and J. M. Alexander Middle is 343rd of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).