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Best 27540 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 11,576 students in 27540, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 209 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 27540, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27540, NC are Holly Springs Elementary School, Holly Springs High School and Holly Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27540 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27540, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27540, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holly Springs Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
401 Holly Springs Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 557-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Holly Springs High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5329 Cass Holt Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1444
Gr: 9-12 | 2,018 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Holly Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
900 Holly Springs Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Holly Grove Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1451 Avent Ferry Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Buckhorn Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5651 Honeycutt Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 694-8970
Gr: PK-5 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 Rosewood Centre Dr
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 439-9448
Gr: K-8 | 1,258 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Holly Ridge Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
950 Holly Springs Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1335
Gr: 6-8 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Holly Grove Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1401 Avent Ferry Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-4177
Gr: 6-8 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Southern Wake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5108 Old Powell Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-9955
Gr: 6-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Springs Preparatory Remote Academy
Charter School
220 Rosewood Centre Dr
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(855) 632-2034
Gr: K-11 | 2,552 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Rex Road Elementary School
6125 Rex Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 431-7400

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 27540, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27540, NC include Holly Springs Elementary School, Holly Springs High School and Holly Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27540?
11 public schools are located in 27540.
What percentage of students in 27540 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 27540 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27540?
27540 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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