Cape Fear Middle vs Holly Shelter Middle
Cape Fear Middle has a higher overall rating of 7.3/10 compared to 5.8/10. Holly Shelter Middle is significantly larger with 822 students, about 1.8× the size of Cape Fear Middle (449). In math proficiency, Holly Shelter Middle leads at 42.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Cape Fear Middle
Rocky Point, NC
7.3/10
Middle School6th – 8th
449 students
Holly Shelter Middle
Castle Hayne, NC
5.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
822 students
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| Metric | Cape Fear Middle | Holly Shelter Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.3 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.8 | 7.2 |
| Growth Score | 8.5 | 3.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.3% | 99.6% |
| Environment Score | 7.4 | 7.1 |
| State Rank | #690 of 2,660 | #1,760 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 74th | 34th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Cape Fear Middle | Holly Shelter Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 27.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 40.0% | 41.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Cape Fear Middle | Holly Shelter Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 449 | 822 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 14.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.3% | 99.6% |
| District | Pender County Schools | New Hanover County Schools |
| City | Rocky Point | Castle Hayne |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Rocky Point (28457) | Castle Hayne (28429) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,860 | $73,259 |
| Median Home Value | $233,300 | $231,900 |
| Median Rent | $866 | $870 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 17.4% | 25.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% | 17.7% |
| Avg Commute | 31 min | 22 min |