Holly Springs High

As a sizable high school in Holly Springs, North Carolina, Holly Springs High serves 2,018 students from grades 9 through 12, part of Wake County Schools. Compared to the state average of about 761 students per school, that is 165% above typical.

Wake County Schools comprises 198 schools with combined enrollment of 163,176 students; Holly Springs High is among them.

On the student-mix side, Holly Springs High records that White students make up the majority at 74%. Beyond that, the school reports 9% Hispanic, 8% Black, 6% Asian, 4% multiracial. That is meaningfully more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 58%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Holly Springs High has 103 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 19.7:1. The state averages about 19.6:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 14% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is noticeably below Wake County's rate of about 42%.

With demographic context factored in, Holly Springs High sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 74.6%; this one delivers 68.9%.

In the area at large, census data for Wake County shows median household income runs about $105,768, about 57% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Wake County's 237 public schools (combined enrollment of about 184,790 students), Holly Springs High is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Holly Grove Middle, roughly 0.2 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Holly Springs High at 7th of 8; the average score across the group is 77.3%.

Geographically, the school is in a suburban area.

Looking at the recent track record. Holly Springs High's enrollment has showed little movement since 2018, when it stood at 2,038 (now 2,018).

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.