For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holly Springs High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5329 Cass Holt Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1444
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1444
Gr: 9-12 | 2,111 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Southern Wake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5108 Old Powell Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-9955
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-9955
Gr: 6-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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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).