For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 469 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 85%.
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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Castle Hayne, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-13
| 241 students
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
Grades: 9-13
| 228 students
Castle Hayne, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3830 Juvenile Center Rd
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 675-0594
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 675-0594
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (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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