Holly Grove Middle vs Holly Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Grove Middle
Holly Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
979 students
Holly Ridge Elementary
Holly Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
735 students
| Measure | Holly Grove Middle Holly Springs, North Carolina | Holly Ridge Elementary Holly Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #31 of 469 | #39 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #3022 of 15,369 | #4110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 979 | 735 |
| Enrollment | 979 | 735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 18.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 74% |
| city | Holly Springs | Holly Springs |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holly Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 71.5).
- •Holly Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 52%).
- •Holly Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 66%).
- •Holly Grove Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 18.1%).
- •Holly Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.2).
- •Holly Grove Middle is the larger school with 979 students compared with 735.
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 Middle better than Holly Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Holly Ridge Elementary ranks higher (81.6 vs 71.5 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 Middle and Holly Ridge Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Holly Springs and Holly Springs in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holly Grove Middle: 979. Holly Ridge Elementary: 735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holly Grove Middle and Holly Ridge Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Holly Grove Middle is 31st of 469 and Holly Ridge Elementary is 39th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).