For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,149 students in Holly Ridge, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Holly Ridge, NC is Dixon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holly Ridge, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Holly Ridge have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Holly Ridge, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dixon High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Holly Ridge, NC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dixon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 Dixon School Rd
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 347-2958
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 347-2958
Grades: 9-12
| 1,149 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Holly Ridge, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Holly Ridge, NC include Dixon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Holly Ridge?
1 public high schools are located in Holly Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Holly Ridge?
Holly Ridge public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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