Holly Grove Middle School

1401 Avent Ferry Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 935 students in grades 6-8, Holly Grove Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 935 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Holly Grove Middle School's student population of 935 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
935 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Holly Grove Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holly Grove Middle School is 0.52, 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)
#654 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Holly Grove Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Holly Grove Middle 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.
63%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Holly Grove Middle 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.
87%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Holly Grove Middle 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
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
12%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Holly Grove Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
25%
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White
67%
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 Middle 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 Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Holly Grove Middle 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
14%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Holly Grove Middle 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
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Holly Grove Middle 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 Middle School's ranking?
Holly Grove Middle School is ranked #654 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Holly Grove Middle School often compared to?
Holly Grove Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holly Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Holly Grove Middle School?
935 students attend Holly Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Holly Grove Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holly Grove Middle School?
Holly Grove Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Holly Grove Middle School offer ?
Holly Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Holly Grove Middle School part of?
Holly Grove Middle School is part of Wake County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 935 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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