Mitchell High School vs. Holly Springs High School
Should I attend Mitchell 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
Mitchell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
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 476 students in grades 9-12, Mitchell High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
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
476 students
2,200 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
115 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#678 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#256 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
74%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
122
545
Grade 10 Students
123
586
Grade 11 Students
120
517
Grade 12 Students
111
552
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
8%
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
85%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
69%
1%