Best Schools in Holly Ridge, NC
Holly Ridge, NC has a total of 13 schools including 2 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 8,356 students attend Holly Ridge, NC schools. On average, schools in Holly Ridge score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Holly Ridge greatly exceed expectations.
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
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 203 Students
2. Dixon High
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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
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 807 Students
2. Surf City Middle
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
3. Dixon Middle
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students
4. Cape Fear Middle
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students
5. Burgaw Middle
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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
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
2. Surf City Elementary
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 808 Students
3. Dixon Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 736 Students
4. Southwest Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 742 Students
5. Rocky Point Elementary
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
6. C.f. Pope Elementary
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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
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 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
15.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Holly Ridge, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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