Holly Grove Elementary vs Pleasant Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 218 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Grove Elementary
Holly Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
889 students
Pleasant Ridge Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
887 students
| Measure | Holly Grove Elementary Holly Springs, North Carolina | Pleasant Ridge Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 1,457 | #974 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #4262 of 50,301 | #42015 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 889 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 889 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 33% |
| city | Holly Springs | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holly Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 24.5).
- •Holly Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 33%).
- •Holly Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 40%).
- •Holly Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 99.7%).
- •Holly Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.1).
- •Holly Grove Elementary is the larger school with 889 students compared with 887.
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 Holly Grove Elementary better than Pleasant Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Holly Grove Elementary ranks higher (81.3 vs 24.5 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 Holly Grove Elementary and Pleasant Ridge Elementary?
About 218 km in a straight line, between Holly Springs and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holly Grove Elementary: 889. Pleasant Ridge Elementary: 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holly Grove Elementary and Pleasant Ridge Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Holly Grove Elementary is 42nd of 1,457 and Pleasant Ridge Elementary is 974th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).