Holly Ridge Elementary vs Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.3 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
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
Holly Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,258 students
| Measure | Holly Ridge Elementary Holly Springs, North Carolina | Pine Springs Preparatory Academy Holly Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #39 of 1,457 | #123 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #4110 of 50,301 | #9598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 735 | 1,258 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 1,258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 58% |
| 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 72.5).
- •Holly Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 58%).
- •Pine Springs Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 69%).
- •Holly Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.2).
- •Pine Springs Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 1,258 students compared with 735.
- •Holly Ridge Elementary is a public school while Pine Springs Preparatory 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 Ridge Elementary better than Pine Springs Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Holly Ridge Elementary ranks higher (81.6 vs 72.5 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 Ridge Elementary and Pine Springs Preparatory Academy?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Holly Springs and Holly Springs in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holly Ridge Elementary: 735. Pine Springs Preparatory Academy: 1,258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holly Ridge Elementary and Pine Springs Preparatory Academy rank in North Carolina?
Holly Ridge Elementary is 39th of 1,457 and Pine Springs Preparatory Academy is 123rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).