Holly Springs Primary School

405 South Maury Street
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Holly Springs Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Holly Springs Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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School Overview

Holly Springs Primary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
348 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Holly Springs Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holly Springs Primary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#723 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Holly Springs Primary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Holly Springs Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Holly Springs Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Holly Springs Primary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
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Black
89%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Holly Springs Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Holly Springs Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Holly Springs Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Holly Springs Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Holly Springs Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holly Springs Primary School's ranking?
Holly Springs Primary School is ranked #723 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Holly Springs Primary School?
348 students attend Holly Springs Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Holly Springs Primary School students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holly Springs Primary School?
Holly Springs Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Holly Springs Primary School offer ?
Holly Springs Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Holly Springs Primary School part of?
Holly Springs Primary School is part of Holly Springs School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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