Holly Springs High vs Southern Wake Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Springs High
Holly Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,018 students
Southern Wake Academy
Holly Springs · Charter high · Grades 6–12
534 students
| Measure | Holly Springs High Holly Springs, North Carolina | Southern Wake Academy Holly Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 528 | #230 of 528 |
| National rank | #2782 of 16,910 | #9418 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 2,018 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 2,018 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| city | Holly Springs | Holly Springs |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holly Springs High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 46.2).
- •Holly Springs High does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Holly Springs High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 50%).
- •Southern Wake Academy does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 19.8).
- •Holly Springs High is the larger school with 2,018 students compared with 534.
- •Holly Springs High is a public school while Southern Wake 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 Springs High better than Southern Wake Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Holly Springs High ranks higher (72.1 vs 46.2 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 Springs High and Southern Wake Academy?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Holly Springs and Holly Springs in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holly Springs High: 2,018. Southern Wake Academy: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holly Springs High and Southern Wake Academy rank in North Carolina?
Holly Springs High is 53rd of 528 and Southern Wake Academy is 230th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).