Best High Schools in Holly Ridge, NC

Holly Ridge, NC has 2 high schools with 1,352 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Holly Ridge score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Holly Ridge greatly exceed expectations.

1. Pender Early College High

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 203 Students

2. Dixon High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1149 Students

Best Middle Schools in Holly Ridge, NC

Holly Ridge, NC has 5 middle schools with 3,179 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Holly Ridge score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Holly Ridge greatly exceed expectations.

1. Topsail Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 807 Students

2. Surf City Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students

3. Dixon Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students

4. Cape Fear Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students

5. Burgaw Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Holly Ridge, NC

Holly Ridge, NC has 6 elementary schools with 3,825 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Holly Ridge score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Holly Ridge greatly exceed expectations.

1. North Topsail Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students

2. Surf City Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 808 Students

3. Dixon Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 736 Students

4. Southwest Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 742 Students

5. Rocky Point Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students

6. C.f. Pope Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Holly Ridge, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Holly Ridge, NC has a total population of 7,780 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Holly Ridge, NC

8,356

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

41%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Holly Ridge, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

15.73 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.18 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.54 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Holly Ridge, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Holly Ridge, NC.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

67 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Holly Ridge, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations