Holly Springs High School vs. Apex High School
Should I attend Holly Springs High School or Apex 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
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
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
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,200 students
2,413 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
123 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#111 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
73%
Graduation Rate
97%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
545
661
Grade 10 Students
586
646
Grade 11 Students
517
612
Grade 12 Students
552
494
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
8%
11%
% White
76%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%