Top Rankings
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,268 students in Pine Springs Preparatory Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Pine Springs Preparatory Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,761 Schools
# Students
1,268 Students
1,546,447 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
100,041 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 325 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)66%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
63%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
21%
% Black
4%
25%
% White
72%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $6,451 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,191. The school district revenue/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $5,718 is less than the state median of $11,616. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$6,451
$11,191
Spending / Student
$5,718
$11,616
Best Pine Springs Preparatory Academy School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Rosewood Centre Dr
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 439-9448
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 439-9448
Gr: K-8 | 1,268 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy Rca
Charter School
220 Rosewood Centre Dr
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 439-9448
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 439-9448
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pine Springs Preparatory Academy School District?
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,268 students.
What is the rank of Pine Springs Preparatory Academy School District?
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy School District is ranked #45 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pine Springs Preparatory Academy School District?
72% of Pine Springs Preparatory Academy School District students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pine Springs Preparatory Academy School District?
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Pine Springs Preparatory Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $5,718 is less than the state median of $11,616. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
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