Holly Grove Elementary vs Southern Wake Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 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
Southern Wake Academy
Holly Springs · Charter high · Grades 6–12
534 students
| Measure | Holly Grove Elementary Holly Springs, North Carolina | Southern Wake Academy Holly Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 1,457 | #230 of 528 |
| National rank | #4262 of 50,301 | #9418 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 889 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 889 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 37% |
| city | Holly Springs | Holly Springs |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holly Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 46.2).
- •Holly Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 37%).
- •Holly Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 50%).
- •Holly Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.8).
- •Holly Grove Elementary is the larger school with 889 students compared with 534.
- •Holly Grove Elementary is a public school while Southern Wake Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Southern Wake Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Holly Grove Elementary ranks higher (81.3 vs 46.2 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 Southern Wake Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Holly Springs and Holly Springs in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holly Grove Elementary: 889. Southern Wake Academy: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holly Grove Elementary and Southern Wake Academy rank in North Carolina?
Holly Grove Elementary is 42nd of 1,457 and Southern Wake Academy is 230th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).