Holly Ridge Middle vs Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 Middle
Holly Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
955 students
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
Holly Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,258 students
| Measure | Holly Ridge Middle Holly Springs, North Carolina | Pine Springs Preparatory Academy Holly Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #48 of 469 | #123 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #4022 of 15,369 | #9598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 955 | 1,258 |
| Enrollment | 955 | 1,258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| city | Holly Springs | Holly Springs |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Springs Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 66.9).
- •Pine Springs Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Pine Springs Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 61%).
- •Pine Springs Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.7).
- •Pine Springs Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 1,258 students compared with 955.
- •Holly Ridge Middle 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 Middle better than Pine Springs Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Springs Preparatory Academy ranks higher (72.5 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 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 Middle: 955. Pine Springs Preparatory Academy: 1,258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holly Ridge Middle and Pine Springs Preparatory Academy rank in North Carolina?
Holly Ridge Middle is 48th of 469 and Pine Springs Preparatory Academy is 123rd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).