Castle Hayne Elementary

Castle Hayne, NC 28429

Phone: (910) 602-4970
Fax: (910) 602-4979
District: New Hanover County School District

7

GreatSchools Rating

public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 503 students

Castle Hayne Elementary, a public school located in Castle Hayne, NC, serves grades PK-5 in the New Hanover County School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Castle Hayne Elementary is a public school located in Castle Hayne, NC. 503 students attend Castle Hayne Elementary.

School Ratings

Category Rating Details
Test Scores 7/10 The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Course Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Grade Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Student Growth 7/10 The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Posted: May 7, 2014

The Castle is the best elementary school in New Hanover County. The school is Title One, yet still one of the highest achieving schools in student growth in the county. The administration hires a mix of highly qualified and experienced master teachers and young enthusiastic new comers to create an environment of competence and nurture. The students are so well behaved and respectful and it is a direct reflection of the adults in the building. This is a school community of which I am beyond proud to be a member. Go Hurricanes!

Posted: August 17, 2013

We moved to the north Wilmington area in 2011 from Raleigh. My son was starting Kindergarten & had an IEP. They were very welcoming & helpful with all the challenges we came with. My son has skyrocketed since coming here. They challenge him, get to know him & his needs.. Both his teachers were amazing!! In just 2 short years, we were able to cut his IEP to the point where he needs little help. He has caught up to his classmates & is doing amazingly well. We where sad to leave, when we moved to a new school. Castle Hayne is a great school!

Posted: July 1, 2012

The principal is the best, and she has brought the best teachers with her to this new school! Parent involvement is low; however, the parents who are involved are amazing!!

Posted: March 26, 2012

THIS IS MY SONS 1ST YR (K) A PTA PARENT & VOLUNTEER AM VERY HAPPY .. THEY ARE A NO TOLERANCE SCHOOL & ARE COMPASSIONATE . IT IS A STRICT SCHOOL WHICH I BELIEVE IN THIS AGE NEED TO BE. I SEE SO KIDS LOOKING FOR ATTENTION IN A NEGATIVE WAY BUT WHEN REINFORCED IN A POSSITIVE WAY THEY ARE LOVING IT AND GIVE YOU RESPECT AND CARRY IT OUT TO HOME AND THE PARENTS LOVE IT. THE TEACHERS TEACH DIFFICULT THINGS TO PREPARE OUR KIDS FOR THE FUTURE AS THEY ARE THE NEXT GENERATION.. I LOVE THE STAFF ALL OF THEM. I HIGHLY SUGGEST OUR SCHOOL TO ANY PARENT FOR THEIR CHILDREN. THE SECURITY TO CHECK YOUR CHILD IN AND OUT AND ENTER THE SCHOOL IS AMAZING SOME PARENTS FIND IT OFFENSIVE BUT WITH ALL WE SEE HAPPENING IN THIS WORLD OUR KIDS ARE SAFE AND WE KNOW ONLY WE OR AN APPROVED FAMILY OR FRIEND CAN RELEASE IF NEEDED.. I LOVE THE SPECIALS THEY HAVE FOR THE KIDS JONNY LOVES HIS MUSIC AND PE I LOVE ART AND MS GRAMP. TO BE APART OF THE LIBRARY WITH MS KIRBY IS VERY REWARDING TO ME AND TO BE ABLE TO HELP WITH THE READING IS WONDERFUL. IN THE FUTURE I WOULD LOVE TO SEE MORE PARENTS GET INVOLVED BECAUSE I SEE HOW JONNY LOVES MY BEING THERE AS HE WORKS SO HARD TO MAKE ME AND HIS TEACHERS PROUD OF HIM.....

Posted: April 30, 2011

Both of my children have been thrilled with their NEW school in Castle Hayne. The teachers, staff, and principal have worked so hard in creating a wonderful learning environment over the last two years since the school opened. The technology they are exposed to daily is unmatched by any other school in the county. There are also strong art and music programs. I would not hesitate to recommend Castle Hayne Elementary School to anyone who is looking for a challenging and caring environment for their student.

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