Holly Tree Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wilmington, North Carolina 28409 · New Hanover County Schools
#52 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#5129 of 50,301 nationally
About Holly Tree Elementary
Holly Tree Elementary is a public elementary located in Wilmington, in the New Hanover County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 383 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 52nd of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (63th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 383.
There are 41 schools in Wilmington; Holly Tree Elementary ranks 3rd of 40 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)65%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)26.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Holly Tree Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Holly Tree Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John T Hoggard High
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,082 students · 1.3 km away
Roland-Grise Middle
Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
878 students · 1.7 km away
Pine Valley Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
465 students · 2.1 km away
Winter Park Model Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
311 students · 2.2 km away
Masonboro Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
564 students · 2.2 km away
Edwin A Alderman Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
255 students · 2.8 km away
Isaac M Bear Early College High School
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
260 students · 3.2 km away
Wilmington School of the Arts
Wilmington · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
297 students · 3.2 km away
Bradley Creek Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
344 students · 3.5 km away
Dr John Codington Elem
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students · 4.2 km away
Similar schools
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383 students
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383 students
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383 students
Carolina Beach Elementary
Carolina Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students
King Elementary School
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Wells Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holly Tree Elementary a good school?
Holly Tree Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 79.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #52 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Holly Tree Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Holly Tree Elementary ranks #52 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #5129 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Holly Tree Elementary?
Holly Tree Elementary had 383 students in 2025.
Is Holly Tree Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Holly Tree Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Holly Tree Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Holly Tree Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.