For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 467 students in Castle Hayne, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Castle Hayne, NC are Wilmington Early College High School and Sea-tech. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castle Hayne, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Castle Hayne have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Castle Hayne, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sea-tech, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Castle Hayne, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilmington Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4500 Blue Clay Rd, Wechs Bldg.
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 362-7789
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 362-7789
Gr: 9-13 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Sea-tech
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5301 Sidbury Road
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 530-6300
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 530-6300
Gr: 9-13 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Castle Hayne, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Castle Hayne, NC include Wilmington Early College High School and Sea-tech.
How many public high schools are located in Castle Hayne?
2 public high schools are located in Castle Hayne.
What is the racial composition of students in Castle Hayne?
Castle Hayne public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Castle Hayne are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Castle Hayne include: Sea-tech vs. Wilmington Early College High School, Wilmington Early College High School vs. Sea-tech
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