For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,535 students in Holly Ridge, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Holly Ridge, NC are Surf City Elementary School, Dixon High School and Coastal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holly Ridge, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Holly Ridge have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Holly Ridge, NC (2026)
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 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
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 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
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 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
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 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Holly Ridge, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Holly Ridge, NC include Surf City Elementary School, Dixon High School and Coastal Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Holly Ridge?
4 public schools are located in Holly Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Holly Ridge?
Holly Ridge public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Holly Ridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Holly Ridge include: Surf City Elementary School vs. Dixon Elementary School
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