Best public schools in Castle Hayne, NC

4 public schools in Castle Hayne: 1 elementary · 1 middle · 2 high. Ranked by our score, based on 2025-26 state test results.

Elementary schools

1 school in Castle Hayne

Castle Hayne Elementary 73.3

New Hanover County Schools · Grades PK-5 · 496 students

ELA 58%Math 74%Science 79%

#336 of 1,256 in North Carolina

Middle schools

1 school in Castle Hayne

Holly Shelter Middle 57.9

New Hanover County Schools · Grades 6-8 · 822 students

ELA 56%Math 57%Science 65%

#194 of 460 in North Carolina

High schools

2 schools in Castle Hayne, best first

New Hanover County Schools · Grades 9-13 · 265 students

ELA 98%Math 94%Science 93%

#27 of 512 in North Carolina

Wilmington Early College High 82.1

New Hanover County Schools · Grades 9-13 · 254 students

ELA 92%Math 90%Science 69%

#92 of 512 in North Carolina

School districts serving Castle Hayne

New Hanover County Schools 42

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