Holly Ridge Elementary School
Holly Ridge Elementary School serves 802 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Holly Ridge Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Holly Ridge Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Holly Ridge Elementary School's student population of 802 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 802 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Holly Ridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,561 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Holly Ridge Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #89 out of 2561 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 47% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 3% | 4% |
Hispanic | 9% | 18% |
Black | 12% | 25% |
White | 73% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 52% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Wake County Schools School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Holly Ridge Elementary School is Holly Springs High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Holly Ridge Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Holly Springs Holly Ridge Middle School Math: 53% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 1,298 student10
0.1 miles
950 Holly Springs Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1335 0.1 6-8 1,298 - Holly Springs Holly Springs High School Math: ≤1% | Reading: 70%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,038 students10
0.1 miles
5329 Cass Holt Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1444 0.1 9-12 2,038 - Holly Springs Holly Springs Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 849 students10
0.6 miles
401 Holly Springs Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 557-2660 0.6 PK-5 849 - Holly Springs Southern Wake Academy Charter School
Math: 35% | Reading: 53%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-12 | 606 students10
1.1 miles
5108 Old Powell Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-9955 1.1 6-12 606 - Holly Springs Pine Springs Prep Academy Charter School
Math: 68% | Reading: 66%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-6 | 509 students10
1.9 miles
220 Rosewood Centre Drive
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 439-9448 1.9 K-6 509
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