Serving 751 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Holly Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 751 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Holly Ridge 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 Ridge Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Holly Ridge Elementary School?
751 students attend Holly Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Holly Ridge Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holly Ridge Elementary School?
Holly Ridge 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 Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Holly Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Holly Ridge Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 751 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
