Very Good
#572 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 22% in state
Holly Springs High
High School · Wake County Schools · Holly Springs, NC
A Wake County Schools high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5329 Cass Holt Road, Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Math 89% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Holly Springs High score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 86% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Holly Springs High 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Wake AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 6–12 | 2.0 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Fuquay-varina HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 1,744 | Compare → |
| New School Montessori CenterPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–9 | 3.9 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Apex Friendship HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,761 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #68 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 Springs High is listed in Wake County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holly Springs High
Holly Springs High is a public high school in Holly Springs, NC, part of Wake County Schools, serving approximately 2,111 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #572 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holly Springs High
What grades does Holly Springs High serve?
Holly Springs High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Holly Springs High?
Holly Springs High has an enrollment of approximately 2,111 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs High?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs High is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holly Springs High rank in NC?
Holly Springs High ranks #572 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Holly Springs High's MySchoolScout rating?
Holly Springs High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Springs High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holly Springs High has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Holly Springs High a charter school?
No, Holly Springs High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holly Springs High a Title I school?
No, Holly Springs High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holly Springs High?
13.5% of students at Holly Springs High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,111
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (919) 577-1444
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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