Enrollment
2,018
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370472002847
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 53/100 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
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
108.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holly Springs High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holly Springs High
Holly Springs High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Holly Springs, North Carolina, enrolling 2,018 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.0% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the North Carolina average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,018 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #18.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students) and Enloe High (2,643 students) alongside Holly Springs High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Holly Springs High compares
Holly Springs High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wake County Schools, which includes Holly Springs High.
$11,859
Per student
-1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 54.5%
Federal 16.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,018 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Holly Springs High a good school?
Holly Springs High earns 53/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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