For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,085 students in Holly Ridge, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Holly Ridge, NC is Dixon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holly Ridge, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Holly Ridge have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Holly Ridge, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dixon High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Holly Ridge, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dixon High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 Dixon School Rd
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 347-2958
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 347-2958
Gr: 9-12 | 1,085 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Holly Ridge, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Holly Ridge, NC include Dixon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Holly Ridge?
1 public high schools are located in Holly Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Holly Ridge?
Holly Ridge public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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