For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,332 students in Castle Hayne, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Castle Hayne, NC are Castle Hayne Elementary School and Holly Shelter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castle Hayne, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Castle Hayne have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Castle Hayne, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Castle Hayne Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3925 Roger Haynes Drive
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 602-4970
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 602-4970
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Holly Shelter Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3921 Roger Haynes Dr
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 602-4046
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 602-4046
Gr: 6-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Castle Hayne, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Castle Hayne, NC include Castle Hayne Elementary School and Holly Shelter Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Castle Hayne?
2 public elementary schools are located in Castle Hayne.
What is the racial composition of students in Castle Hayne?
Castle Hayne public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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