For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 9,947 students in 27540, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 507 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 27540, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27540, NC are Holly Springs Elementary School, Holly Grove Elementary School and Holly Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27540 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 27540, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 27540, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holly Springs Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Holly Springs Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 557-2660
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 557-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 863 students
Rank: #22.
Holly Grove Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1451 Avent Ferry Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1700
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 919 students
Rank: #33.
Holly Springs High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5329 Cass Holt Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1444
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1444
Grades: 9-12
| 2,200 students
Rank: #44.
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Rosewood Centre Dr
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 439-9448
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 439-9448
Grades: K-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #55.
Holly Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Holly Springs Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1300
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 824 students
Rank: #66.
Holly Ridge Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
950 Holly Springs Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1335
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1335
Grades: 6-8
| 1,076 students
Rank: #77.
Holly Grove Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 Avent Ferry Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-4177
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-4177
Grades: 6-8
| 1,624 students
Rank: #88.
Buckhorn Creek Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5651 Honeycutt Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 694-8970
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 694-8970
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #99.
Southern Wake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5108 Old Powell Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-9955
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-9955
Grades: 6-12
| 642 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27540, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27540, NC include Holly Springs Elementary School, Holly Grove Elementary School and Holly Springs High School.
How many public schools are located in 27540, NC?
9 public schools are located in 27540, NC.
What percentage of students in 27540, NC go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 27540, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27540, NC?
27540, NC public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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