Holly Grove Elementary School

1451 Avent Ferry Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 897 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Holly Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 897 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 10% in NC
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Holly Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Holly Grove Elementary School's student population of 897 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
897 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers

School Rankings

Holly Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holly Grove Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#200 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(21-22)
81%
51%
73%
50%
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
8%
25%
White
68%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holly Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Holly Grove Elementary School is ranked #200 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Holly Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Holly Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holly Springs Elementary School, Holly Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Holly Grove Elementary School?
897 students attend Holly Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Holly Grove Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holly Grove Elementary School?
Holly Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Holly Grove Elementary School offer ?
Holly Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Holly Grove Elementary School part of?
Holly Grove Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 897 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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