Serving 980 students in grades 6-8, Holly Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (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 36% 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: 6-8
Enrollment: 980 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Holly Ridge 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 Ridge Middle School is 0.56, 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.
Holly Ridge Middle School is ranked #557 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Holly Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Holly Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holly Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% 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 Ridge Middle School?
980 students attend Holly Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Holly Ridge Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holly Ridge Middle School?
Holly Ridge 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 Ridge Middle School offer ?
Holly Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Holly Ridge Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 980 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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