Holly Grove Middle vs Southern Wake Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.4 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
Southern Wake Academy
Holly Springs · Charter high · Grades 6–12
534 students
| Measure | Holly Grove Middle Holly Springs, North Carolina | Southern Wake Academy Holly Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 469 | #230 of 528 |
| National rank | #3022 of 15,369 | #9418 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 979 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 979 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Holly Springs | Holly Springs |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holly Grove Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 46.2).
- •Holly Grove Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Holly Grove Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 50%).
- •Southern Wake Academy does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.2).
- •Holly Grove Middle is the larger school with 979 students compared with 534.
- •Holly Grove Middle 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 Middle better than Southern Wake Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Holly Grove Middle ranks higher (71.5 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 Middle and Southern Wake Academy?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Holly Springs and Holly Springs in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holly Grove Middle: 979. Southern Wake Academy: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holly Grove Middle and Southern Wake Academy rank in North Carolina?
Holly Grove Middle is 31st of 469 and Southern Wake Academy is 230th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).