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Best 27540 North Carolina Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,664 students in 27540, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27540, NC are Holly Springs High School and Southern Wake Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27540 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27540, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27540 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Holly Springs High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27540, NC Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holly Springs High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5329 Cass Holt Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1444
Grades: 9-12
| 2,111 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 553 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 27540, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27540, NC include Holly Springs High School and Southern Wake Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 27540?
2 public high schools are located in 27540.
What is the racial composition of students in 27540?
27540 public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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