- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Holly Springs, NC
Holly Ridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Holly Ridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370472002684
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holly Ridge Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Holly Springs · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Holly Ridge Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Ridge Middle ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Holly Springs, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472002684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Holly Ridge Middle held near 980 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.5 → 57.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 370472002684 · Holly Springs, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
955 enr · 15.9:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Holly Ridge Middle held near 980 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.5 → 57.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Holly Ridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school 955
Holly Ridge Middle
955 students
What this shows Holly Ridge Middle reports 955 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holly Ridge Middle compares
Holly Ridge Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 66% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 955 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
955
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
192
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
African American 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Holly Ridge Middle is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holly Ridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holly Ridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Holly Springs
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~955 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holly Ridge Middle
How many students attend Holly Ridge Middle?
Holly Ridge Middle has 955 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Holly Springs, NC. CCD year-over-year: 994 (2022-23) → 980 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly Ridge Middle is 15.9:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holly Ridge Middle?
22.4% of students at Holly Ridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holly Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Holly Ridge Middle is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Holly Springs, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holly Ridge Middle?
Holly Ridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Holly Ridge Middle rank among public schools in Holly Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Ridge Middle ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Holly Springs, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Holly Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Holly Ridge Middle, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.