Holly Ridge Middle

Holly Ridge Middle serves 980 students in grades 6-8 in Holly Springs, North Carolina, operating with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio and 57 full-time equivalent teachers. The school earns a solid 6.8 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks in the 68th percentile statewide at #852 out of 2,661 North Carolina schools, reflecting consistent academic performance. Students demonstrate strong achievement in core subjects, with 73% reaching proficiency or above in math and 67% meeting proficiency standards in English language arts and reading.

These results contribute to the school's academic score of 8.2 out of 10, indicating effective instruction across all three middle school grade levels. Holly Ridge Middle draws from an affluent and highly educated community where the median household income reaches $121,108 and 61% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The area maintains a low poverty rate of just 5%, with median home values of $442,100 reflecting the neighborhood's economic stability.

The school sits at 950 Holly Springs Road in Wake County's thriving suburban landscape, serving families in the 27540 ZIP code area with a population of nearly 45,000 residents. This large suburban setting provides students with access to both educational resources and the growing opportunities of the greater Research Triangle region.