Holly Pond Elementary School ranked #396 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #147 in 2019, placing it in the top 50% of Union County NJ high schools by overall testing performance.
Math proficiency was 32% in 2023, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 55%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 55–59%, placing the school in the top 20% statewide and above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew from 326 students in 2021 to 597 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 15% and 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating increased socioeconomic need over time.
Serving grades PreK through 8, Holly Pond Elementary had 597 students and 33 teachers in 2023, with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, consistent with the Cullman County district averages.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the Alabama state average, with 95% of students graduating in 2023 compared to 88% statewide, demonstrating strong student retention for a New Jersey high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Holly Pond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Holly Pond Elementary School's student population of 597 students has grown by 83% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 65% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Holly Pond Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holly Pond Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#396 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
85%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Holly Pond Elementary School's ranking?
Holly Pond Elementary School is ranked #396 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Holly Pond Elementary School often compared to?
Holly Pond Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview Elementary School, Vinemont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Holly Pond Elementary School?
597 students attend Holly Pond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Holly Pond Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holly Pond Elementary School?
Holly Pond Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Holly Pond Elementary School offer ?
Holly Pond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Holly Pond Elementary School part of?
Holly Pond Elementary School is part of Cullman County School District.
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