For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 308 students in Hollister, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Hollister, NC are Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy and Haliwa-saponi Tribal School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hollister, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Hollister have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Hollister, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37432 Hwy 561
Hollister, NC 27844
(252) 586-4344
Hollister, NC 27844
(252) 586-4344
Grades: PK-5
| 165 students
Rank: #22.
Haliwa-saponi Tribal School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 Haliwa-saponi Trail
Hollister, NC 27844
(252) 257-5853
Hollister, NC 27844
(252) 257-5853
Grades: K-12
| 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hollister, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Hollister, NC include Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy and Haliwa-saponi Tribal School.
How many public schools are located in Hollister?
2 public schools are located in Hollister.
What is the racial composition of students in Hollister?
Hollister public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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