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Best Schools in Holly Springs, NC
Holly Springs, NC has 30 public schools (7 high, 8 middle, 13 elementary) serving 30,027 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Holly Springs meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Holly Springs, NC
The top high schools in Holly Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 13 • 350 Students
2. Apex Friendship High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2772 Students
3. Holly Springs High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2140 Students
4. Vernon Malone College And Career Academy
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 353 Students
5. Middle Creek High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1659 Students
6. Fuquay-varina High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1940 Students
7. Harnett Central High
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students
Best Middle Schools in Holly Springs, NC
The top middle schools in Holly Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Apex Friendship Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1397 Students
2. Holly Grove Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 935 Students
3. Holly Ridge Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students
4. Herbert Akins Road Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
5. Fuquay-varina Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1164 Students
6. Lufkin Road Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 995 Students
7. Dillard Drive Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students
8. Harnett Central Middle
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1024 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Holly Springs, NC
The top elementary schools in Holly Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Apex Friendship Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 782 Students
2. Oakview Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 949 Students
3. Holly Grove Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 907 Students
4. Holly Springs Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 907 Students
5. Holly Ridge Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 791 Students
6. Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
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Pine Springs Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1243 Students
7. Ballentine Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 679 Students
8. Buckhorn Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 761 Students
9. Lafayette Elementary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
10. Middle Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 641 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Holly Springs, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Holly Springs, NC has a total population of 48,724 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 66% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Holly Springs, 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 Springs, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Holly Springs, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Holly Springs, 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 Springs, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Holly Springs, NC
How many schools are in Holly Springs, NC?
Holly Springs, NC has 30 public schools: 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 30,027 students in total.
How do schools in Holly Springs perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Holly Springs score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Holly Springs meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Holly Springs?
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: 59%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Holly Springs
9 of 9 schools in Holly Springs carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 8C: 1
All 9 public schools we grade in Holly Springs. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (4)
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.