Best Schools in Holden Beach, NC
Holden Beach, NC has 5 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,707 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Holden Beach meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Holden Beach, NC
The top high schools in Holden Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Brunswick High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1526 Students
Best Middle Schools in Holden Beach, NC
The top middle schools in Holden Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shallotte Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students
2. Cedar Grove Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 434 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Holden Beach, NC
The top elementary schools in Holden Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 571 Students
2. Virginia Williamson Elem
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Projected Test Scores
Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Holden Beach, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Holden Beach, NC has a total population of 921 with 6% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 69% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Holden Beach, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Holden Beach, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Holden Beach, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Holden Beach, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Holden Beach, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Holden Beach, NC
How many schools are in Holden Beach, NC?
Holden Beach, NC has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,707 students in total.
How do schools in Holden Beach perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Holden Beach score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Holden Beach meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Holden Beach?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 51%
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