For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 9,257 students in 27540, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 495 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 27540, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27540, NC are Holly Springs Elementary School, Holly Springs High School and Holly Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27540 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27540, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27540, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holly Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Holly Springs Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 557-2660
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 557-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 907 students
Rank: #22.
Holly Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5329 Cass Holt Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1444
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1444
Grades: 9-12
| 2,140 students
Rank: #33.
Holly Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 Holly Springs Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1300
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 791 students
Rank: #44.
Holly Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1451 Avent Ferry Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1700
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 907 students
Rank: #55.
Buckhorn Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5651 Honeycutt Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 694-8970
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 694-8970
Grades: PK-5
| 761 students
Rank: #66.
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Rosewood Centre Dr
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 439-9448
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 439-9448
Grades: K-8
| 1,243 students
Rank: #77.
Holly Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
950 Holly Springs Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1335
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1335
Grades: 6-8
| 994 students
Rank: #88.
Holly Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 Avent Ferry Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-4177
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-4177
Grades: 6-8
| 935 students
Rank: #99.
Southern Wake Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5108 Old Powell Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-9955
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-9955
Grades: 6-12
| 579 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27540, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27540, NC include Holly Springs Elementary School, Holly Springs High School and Holly Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27540?
9 public schools are located in 27540.
What percentage of students in 27540 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 27540 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27540?
27540 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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