Holly Ridge Elementary vs Middle Creek High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Ridge Elementary
Holly Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
735 students
Middle Creek High
Apex · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,587 students
| Measure | Holly Ridge Elementary Holly Springs, North Carolina | Middle Creek High Apex, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #39 of 1,457 | #85 of 528 |
| National rank | #4110 of 50,301 | #4153 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 735 | 1,587 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 1,587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.1% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 64% |
| city | Holly Springs | Apex |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holly Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 66.6).
- •Holly Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 64%).
- •Holly Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Holly Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.1% vs 29.6%).
- •Holly Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.2).
- •Middle Creek High is the larger school with 1,587 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 Ridge Elementary better than Middle Creek High?
On the Success Index (US), Holly Ridge Elementary ranks higher (81.6 vs 66.6 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 Ridge Elementary and Middle Creek High?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Holly Springs and Apex in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holly Ridge Elementary: 735. Middle Creek High: 1,587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holly Ridge Elementary and Middle Creek High rank in North Carolina?
Holly Ridge Elementary is 39th of 1,457 and Middle Creek High is 85th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).