Holly Ridge Middle vs Holly Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Ridge Middle
Holly Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
955 students
Holly Springs Elementary
Holly Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
751 students
| Measure | Holly Ridge Middle Holly Springs, North Carolina | Holly Springs Elementary Holly Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #48 of 469 | #34 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #4022 of 15,369 | #3789 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 955 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 955 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 74% |
| city | Holly Springs | Holly Springs |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holly Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 66.9).
- •Holly Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 52%).
- •Holly Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Holly Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 26%).
- •Holly Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.7).
- •Holly Ridge Middle is the larger school with 955 students compared with 751.
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 Middle better than Holly Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Holly Springs Elementary ranks higher (82.2 vs 66.9 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 Middle and Holly Springs Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Holly Springs and Holly Springs in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holly Ridge Middle: 955. Holly Springs Elementary: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holly Ridge Middle and Holly Springs Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Holly Ridge Middle is 48th of 469 and Holly Springs Elementary is 34th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).