For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,416 students in Holly Ridge, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Holly Ridge, NC are Surf City Elementary School, Coastal Elementary School and Dixon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holly Ridge, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Holly Ridge have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Holly Ridge, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Surf City Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12345-a Literacy Lane
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 928-0067
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 928-0067
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Coastal Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
370 Folkstone Rd
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 455-2448
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 455-2448
Gr: K-5 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Betty Dixon Rd
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 327-2104
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 327-2104
Gr: PK-5 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Holly Ridge, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Holly Ridge, NC include Surf City Elementary School, Coastal Elementary School and Dixon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Holly Ridge?
3 public elementary schools are located in Holly Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Holly Ridge?
Holly Ridge public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Holly Ridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Holly Ridge include: Surf City Elementary School vs. Dixon Elementary School
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