Summary:
The city of Holly Ridge, North Carolina is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 1 high school. The data reveals that Coastal Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the area, consistently ranking among the top 210 elementary schools in North Carolina and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Meanwhile, Dixon High has shown improvement in recent years, moving up in the state rankings and performing well on end-of-course exams.
The schools in Holly Ridge have a relatively homogeneous student population, with the majority of students being White. The Hispanic population is the next largest, ranging from 12.36% to 14.72% across the schools. The free and reduced lunch rates are around 30-33%, indicating a moderate level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. Spending per student varies, with Dixon High spending $9,119 per student and Dixon Elementary spending $8,351 per student.
Overall, the data suggests that Coastal Elementary is the standout school in the Holly Ridge area, with consistently high academic performance. Dixon High has also shown improvement, but the racial and economic demographics of the schools may warrant further exploration to ensure equitable opportunities for all students within the Onslow County Schools district.
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