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Best Schools in Holly Ridge, NC
Holly Ridge, NC has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,687 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Holly Ridge exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Holly Ridge, NC
The top high schools in Holly Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Topsail High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1777 Students
2. Dixon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1149 Students
Best Middle Schools in Holly Ridge, NC
The top middle schools in Holly Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Surf City Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
2. Dixon Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Holly Ridge, NC
The top elementary schools in Holly Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Coastal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 822 Students
2. Dixon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 736 Students
3. Surf City Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 808 Students
4. Southwest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 742 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.
Questions About Schools in Holly Ridge, NC
How many schools are in Holly Ridge, NC?
Holly Ridge, NC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,687 students in total.
How do schools in Holly Ridge perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Holly Ridge score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Holly Ridge exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Holly Ridge?
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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- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 56%
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- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
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- Actual: 67%
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- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 50%
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- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 47%
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- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Holly Ridge
3 of 3 schools in Holly Ridge carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Holly Ridge. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.