Holly Springs Elementary School
Public | K-5 | 1066 students |
Holly Springs Elementary School serves grades K-5 in the Wake County Public School System district. It is among the few public elementary schools in North Carolina to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
The school community has reviewed this school and given it an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
| COMPARE | SCHOOL | GREATSCHOOLS RATING | COMMUNITY RATING |
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0.7 miles | |||
2 miles | |||
2.3 miles | |||
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary School 2.6 miles |
Recent Reviews
They do a lot that doesn't make sense. The car pool is a mess, all the do is constantly wave at everyone to pull up even when the cars are stopped and you cant pull up. When at the cross walk to let a child pass the teacher who is suppose to be the crossing guard is waving me to pull forward anyway. I stop at cross walks on school grounds, they can get over it. If the staff was a little less concerned about waving everyone forward, and actually just unload/load the kids in front of them things would move faster. I tried walk to get her on nice days, but I am not allowed since she is not in the "walk zone" even though we live .4 miles from the school. If we want to walk we have to send a note that day in the morning or call the school, I cant just decide to walk because it is nice. Then they want to check my ID, but not in the carpool. I think a kidnapper would drive before they walk One day a month my child has a day to bring snacks to the whole class, I put them in her book bag, but her teacher does not think to look there and instead sends a note home saying we forgot. She is in Kindergarden, so I she doesn't remember. Now I have to make sure she tells them to look in her bag.
WOW! What a wonderful school. New asst Principal is o.k. This school is loaded with great teachers. Like Ms. M. in 1st, Ms. P. in 2nd, and Mr. T. in 3rd. Overall, great school.
We moved from NYC to Holly Springs Elem. mid-year in Kindergarten and I was worried what might happen to my child's education when moving south. Well, it has been amazing. My son has thrived in this school and his teachers and all the Specials they have are 100x better than what we had experienced in NY. I am proud to be part of this school.
The teachers are the best!!
Wonderful principal and new assistant principal... and the teachers are first rate! There are very few that could be considered 'average'. This school suffers mostly because of the Wake County School board, in my opinion... and we've been there for 5 years and have served as PTA chairs and volunteers from day 1. Like all Wake County schools, the school's hands are tied by the incomprehensible school board, by not being allowed or able to discipline appropriately and by never having enough money in the budget. Overall, this school is a GEM for Holly Springs - far better than any in the area, with the best teachers and staff around.
My son is in 1st grade and so far he has had one great teacher and one average. Overall the school does very well in keeping kids safe. I think the principal is great but have to admit that I am not too happy with the vice principal. I believe that the academics are tough but not too overwhelming. Wish there was more help for those students that are lagging behind but are not failing. I carpool because I think the transportation could use improvement. Also should let a wider area walk to school (very limited). Worried about the switch to year round though. Do not know how the transition will go the first year. I like the fact that parents can be involved as much or as little as they want without pressure. Wish they had a volunteer program to watch infants like some other local schools.
One Great teacher and one below average teacher. Principal and Assistant Principal seem disjoined and staff does there on thing.
What the asst. principal lacks the principal makes up for. My child had one outstanding teacher and one below average teacher. I encourage parents to be involved with activities so you can have a close relationship with staff. My son did feel safe at school.
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