Holly Ridge Middle vs West Lake Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.0 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
West Lake Middle
Apex · Public middle · Grades 6–8
687 students
| Measure | Holly Ridge Middle Holly Springs, North Carolina | West Lake Middle Apex, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 469 | #75 of 469 |
| National rank | #4022 of 15,369 | #5555 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 955 | 687 |
| Enrollment | 955 | 687 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| city | Holly Springs | Apex |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holly Ridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 59.7).
- •Holly Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Holly Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Holly Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 42.9%).
- •West Lake Middle does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.7).
- •Holly Ridge Middle is the larger school with 955 students compared with 687.
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 West Lake Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Holly Ridge Middle ranks higher (66.9 vs 59.7 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 West Lake Middle?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Holly Springs and Apex in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holly Ridge Middle: 955. West Lake Middle: 687. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holly Ridge Middle and West Lake Middle rank in North Carolina?
Holly Ridge Middle is 48th of 469 and West Lake Middle is 75th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).