Holly Grove Elementary School

1451 Avent Ferry Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 907 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Holly Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 907 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10% in NC
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Holly Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Holly Grove Elementary School's student population of 907 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
907 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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School Rankings

Holly Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holly Grove Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#200 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Holly Grove Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Holly Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Holly Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Holly Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Holly Grove Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Holly Grove Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Holly Grove Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Holly Grove Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
71%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Holly Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Holly Grove Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Holly Grove Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Holly Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Holly Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holly Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Holly Grove Elementary School is ranked #200 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Holly Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Holly Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holly Springs Elementary School, Holly Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Holly Grove Elementary School?
907 students attend Holly Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Holly Grove Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holly Grove Elementary School?
Holly Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Holly Grove Elementary School offer ?
Holly Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Holly Grove Elementary School part of?
Holly Grove Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 907 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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