For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 822 students in Castle Hayne, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Castle Hayne, NC is 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Castle Hayne have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Castle Hayne, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Castle Hayne, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3830 Juvenile Center Rd
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 675-0594
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 675-0594
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Castle Hayne, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Castle Hayne, NC include Holly Shelter Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Castle Hayne?
1 public middle schools are located in Castle Hayne.
What is the racial composition of students in Castle Hayne?
Castle Hayne public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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