B+
Above Average
81/100

Dixon High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 160 Dixon School Rd, Holly Ridge, NC 28445
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 72% · Math 62% proficient · 71st percentile in North Carolina
Graduation
B
89% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

81
Repit Score
out of 100
1,187
Students
enrolled
19.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%71/100reading 80th percentile, math 62nd percentile among North Carolina high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%62/10089% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%64/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 31% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −2 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+26 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency62% (+20 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate89% (+5 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%67%reading +4 pts, math +3 pts62nd percentile (list)
Hispanic70%—reading +24 pts92nd percentile (list)
Low-income55%45%reading +16 pts, math +11 pts77th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 160 Dixon School Rd
City Holly Ridge
ZIP Code 28445
District 3703450
NCES School ID 370345001421
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28445

Understanding the community around Dixon High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $79,720
Per Capita Income $42,793
Poverty Rate 5.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.6%
High School or Higher 91.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $288,000
Median Rent $1,373
Owner-Occupied 77.2%
Renter-Occupied 22.8%
View full data for ZIP 28445 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dixon High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 73.7%
Hispanic/Latino 13.7%
Two or More Races 6.4%
Black 4.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,187
Teachers (FTE) 60.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dixon High?
Dixon High has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dixon High?
Dixon High has 1,187 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1.
What grades does Dixon High serve?
Dixon High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dixon High receive per student?
Dixon High receives $11,413 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dixon High in 28445 ▼
Avg Home Value
$528,630
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,880
1-Year Change
+2.2%
% Renters
22.8%

Other Schools in 28445

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026