Excellent
#452 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 17% in state
Holly Grove Middle
Middle School · Wake County Schools · Holly Springs, NC
A Wake County Schools middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1401 Avent Ferry Road, Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Math 79% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Holly Grove Middle score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Holly Grove Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Raleigh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low115/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,681
Median home value
$474,700
Median rent
$1,718/mo
College educated
64.7%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Ridge MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 980 | Compare → |
| Herbert Akins Road MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 1,214 | Compare → |
| New School Montessori CenterPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–9 | 3.8 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Fuquay-varina MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 1,019 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wake County Schools
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #57 of 194
- District spending per student
- $11,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holly Grove Middle is listed in Wake County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holly Grove Middle
Holly Grove Middle is a public middle school in Holly Springs, NC, part of Wake County Schools, serving approximately 966 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #452 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holly Grove Middle
What grades does Holly Grove Middle serve?
Holly Grove Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Holly Grove Middle?
Holly Grove Middle has an enrollment of approximately 966 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly Grove Middle is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holly Grove Middle rank in NC?
Holly Grove Middle ranks #452 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Holly Grove Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Holly Grove Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Holly Grove Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holly Grove Middle has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Holly Grove Middle a charter school?
No, Holly Grove Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holly Grove Middle a Title I school?
No, Holly Grove Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holly Grove Middle?
18.8% of students at Holly Grove Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 966
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (919) 567-4177
- Area population (ZIP 27540)
- 45,993
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27540; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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