- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Holly Springs, NC
Holly Springs High
Federal NCES profile for Holly Springs High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370472002847
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holly Springs High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Holly Springs · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Holly Springs High has class sizes larger than 85% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Springs High ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Holly Springs, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472002847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Holly Springs High held near 2,111 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 108.3 → 106.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 370472002847 · Holly Springs, NC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,018 enr · 18.7:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Holly Springs High held near 2,111 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 108.3 → 106.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Holly Springs High 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
Holly Springs High
2,018 students
What this shows Holly Springs High reports 2,018 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holly Springs High compares
Holly Springs High 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 83% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,018 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,018
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.3%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 7.7%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Holly Springs High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
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 Springs High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holly Springs High'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
Nationwide high 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 (~2,018 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holly Springs High
How many students attend Holly Springs High?
Holly Springs High has 2,018 students enrolled. It is a high school in Holly Springs, NC. CCD year-over-year: 2,140 (2022-23) → 2,111 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs High?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs High is 18.7:1, which is 18% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holly Springs High?
11.0% of students at Holly Springs High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holly Springs High?
The largest demographic group at Holly Springs High is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Holly Springs, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holly Springs High?
Holly Springs High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Springs High rank among public schools in Holly Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Springs High ranks #6 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 Springs High, 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.