For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,603 students in Holly Ridge, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Holly Ridge, NC are Surf City Elementary School, Dixon High School and Coastal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holly Ridge, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Holly Ridge have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Holly Ridge, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Surf City Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12345-a Literacy Lane
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 928-0067
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 928-0067
Grades: PK-5
| 850 students
Rank: #22.
Dixon High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 Dixon School Rd
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 347-2958
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 347-2958
Grades: 9-12
| 1,187 students
Rank: #33.
Coastal Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
370 Folkstone Rd
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 455-2448
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 455-2448
Grades: K-5
| 832 students
Rank: #44.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Betty Dixon Rd
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 327-2104
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 327-2104
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Holly Ridge, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Holly Ridge, NC include Surf City Elementary School, Dixon High School and Coastal Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Holly Ridge?
4 public schools are located in Holly Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Holly Ridge?
Holly Ridge public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Holly Ridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Holly Ridge include: Surf City Elementary School vs. Dixon Elementary School
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