Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 28429

11 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Castle Hayne

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Holly Shelter Middle
Grades 6–8 · New Hanover County Schools
0.8 mi
57%
+1 vs state
56%
+1 vs state
65%
−3 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 57% in 2022-23 → 57% in 2025-26 99% 15% 801 White 47%
Castle Hayne Elementary
Grades PK–5 · New Hanover County Schools
0.9 mi
74%
+11 vs state
58%
+2 vs state
79%
+11 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 68% in 2022-23 → 66% in 2025-26 99% 17% 531 White 49%
Wilmington Early College High
Grades 9–13 · New Hanover County Schools
1.8 mi
79%
+37 vs state
92%
+28 vs state
69%
+11 vs state
8% Average of math, English and science: 94% in 2022-23 → 86% in 2025-26 99% 3% 270 White 54%
SEA-Tech
Grades 9–13 Career & technical · New Hanover County Schools
2.0 mi
89%
+47 vs state
95%
+31 vs state
93%
+35 vs state
24% Average of math, English and science: 68% in 2022-23 → 92% in 2025-26 99% 9% 227 White 63%
Emma B Trask Middle
Grades 6–8 · New Hanover County Schools
3.2 mi
65%
+9 vs state
57%
+1 vs state
71%
+3 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 57% in 2022-23 → 61% in 2025-26 100% 14% 611 White 49%
Emsley A Laney High
Grades 9–12 · New Hanover County Schools
3.3 mi
38%
−4 vs state
70%
+6 vs state
56%
−2 vs state
10% Average of math, English and science: 44% in 2022-23 → 54% in 2025-26 95% 12% 2,243 White 55%
Wrightsboro Elementary
Grades PK–5 · New Hanover County Schools
3.6 mi
43%
−21 vs state
40%
−16 vs state
56%
−12 vs state
9% Average of math, English and science: 32% in 2022-23 → 41% in 2025-26 98% 16% 502 Hispanic 43%
Murrayville Elementary
Grades PK–5 · New Hanover County Schools
4.1 mi
77%
+14 vs state
64%
+8 vs state
78%
+11 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 63% in 2022-23 → 70% in 2025-26 99% 12% 573 White 52%
Cape Fear Middle
Grades 6–8 · Pender County Schools
4.5 mi
58%
+2 vs state
43%
−12 vs state
56%
−13 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 44% in 2022-23 → 50% in 2025-26 99% 13% 430 White 46%
Pender Innovative Learning Academy
Grades K–12 Alternative · Pender County Schools
4.5 mi
35%
35%
40%
−30 vs state · 2023-24
11% Average of math, English and science: 24% in 2022-23 → 35% in 2025-26 87% 51% 38 White 66%
Cape Fear Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Pender County Schools
4.6 mi
55%
−8 vs state
41%
−15 vs state
74%
+6 vs state
8% Average of math, English and science: 40% in 2022-23 → 48% in 2025-26 99% 12% 533 White 54%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).