Apex High School vs. Holly Springs High School
Should I attend Apex High School or Holly Springs High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Apex High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Holly Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,413 students in grades 9-12, Apex High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,200 students in grades 9-12, Holly Springs High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,413 students
2,200 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
115 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#111 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#256 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
74%
Graduation Rate
96%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
661
545
Grade 10 Students
646
586
Grade 11 Students
612
517
Grade 12 Students
494
552
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
4%
% Hispanic
15%
8%
% Black
11%
8%
% White
59%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%