Holly Ridge Middle vs Middle Creek High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.1 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
Middle Creek High
Apex · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,587 students
| Measure | Holly Ridge Middle Holly Springs, North Carolina | Middle Creek High Apex, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #48 of 469 | #85 of 528 |
| National rank | #4022 of 15,369 | #4153 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 955 | 1,587 |
| Enrollment | 955 | 1,587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| city | Holly Springs | Apex |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (66.9 vs 66.6).
- •Middle Creek High does better on math proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Middle Creek High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Holly Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 29.6%).
- •Holly Ridge Middle does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.2).
- •Middle Creek High is the larger school with 1,587 students compared with 955.
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 Middle Creek High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holly Ridge Middle and Middle Creek High?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Holly Springs and Apex in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holly Ridge Middle: 955. Middle Creek High: 1,587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holly Ridge Middle and Middle Creek High rank in North Carolina?
Holly Ridge Middle is 48th of 469 and Middle Creek High is 85th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).