Total enrollment
2,678
+732 (+38%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Holly Ridge
North Carolina · Public K-12
Holly Ridge, North Carolina reports 3 public K-12 schools to NCES, totaling roughly 2,678 students (2 elementary and 1 high).
7-year change in Holly Ridge
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
+1 (+50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
74%
was 76%
% Hispanic
15%
was 11%
% Black
3%
was 6%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 833 |
| Dixon Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 760 |
| Dixon High | High | 09-12 | 1,085 |
About Holly Ridge
Public education in Holly Ridge, North Carolina runs across 3 schools that serves roughly 2,678 students. By footprint, Holly Ridge sits in the thinly populated bracket.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city spans 2 elementary, and 1 high.
Schools in Holly Ridge average about 893 students each, 56% above the North Carolina norm.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,678 students, grew 38% from the 1,946 reported in SY 2017-18. Holly Ridge now counts 3 public schools, up from 2 in SY 2017-18. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment increased from 11% to 15%.
On this page, the community for Holly Ridge discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.