Dixon Elementary vs Dixon High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixon Elementary
Holly Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
760 students
Dixon High
Holly Ridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,085 students
| Measure | Dixon Elementary Holly Ridge, North Carolina | Dixon High Holly Ridge, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #183 of 1,457 | #232 of 528 |
| National rank | #15098 of 50,301 | #9559 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 760 | 1,085 |
| Enrollment | 760 | 1,085 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.4% | 30.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| city | Holly Ridge | Holly Ridge |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dixon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 45.5).
- •Dixon Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Dixon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 51%).
- •Dixon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 33.4%).
- •Dixon Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.0).
- •Dixon High is the larger school with 1,085 students compared with 760.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dixon Elementary better than Dixon High?
On the Success Index (US), Dixon Elementary ranks higher (64.5 vs 45.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dixon Elementary and Dixon High?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Holly Ridge and Holly Ridge in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dixon Elementary: 760. Dixon High: 1,085. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dixon Elementary and Dixon High rank in North Carolina?
Dixon Elementary is 183rd of 1,457 and Dixon High is 232nd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).