Holly Grove Middle vs Piedmont Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 161 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
Piedmont Middle
Monroe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
980 students
| Measure | Holly Grove Middle Holly Springs, North Carolina | Piedmont Middle Monroe, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 469 | #76 of 469 |
| National rank | #3022 of 15,369 | #5597 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 979 | 980 |
| Enrollment | 979 | 980 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| city | Holly Springs | Monroe |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holly Grove Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 59.5).
- •Piedmont Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Holly Grove Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 55%).
- •Holly Grove Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 40.8%).
- •Holly Grove Middle does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.5).
- •Piedmont Middle is the larger school with 980 students compared with 979.
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 Piedmont Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Holly Grove Middle ranks higher (71.5 vs 59.5 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 Piedmont Middle?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Holly Springs and Monroe in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holly Grove Middle: 979. Piedmont Middle: 980. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holly Grove Middle and Piedmont Middle rank in North Carolina?
Holly Grove Middle is 31st of 469 and Piedmont Middle is 76th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).