For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,719 students in Holly Springs, NC. The top ranked public high schools in Holly Springs, NC are Holly Springs High School and Southern Wake Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holly Springs, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Holly Springs have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Holly Springs, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Holly Springs High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Holly Springs, NC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 high schools in Holly Springs, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Holly Springs, NC include Holly Springs High School and Southern Wake Academy. Holly Springs has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Carolina.
How many public high schools are located in Holly Springs?
2 public high schools are located in Holly Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Holly Springs?
Holly Springs public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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