Top Rankings
Holly Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,105 students in Holly Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Holly Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
3,105 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
202 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Holly Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#355 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Graduation Rate
84%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.56
# American Indian Students
7 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
236 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
82 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
2,572 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
83%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
181 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
279
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
211
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
234
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
209
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
234
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
259
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
241
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
208
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
214
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
244
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
250
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
249
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
265
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
8
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,868 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,364 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,868
$18,510
Spending / Student
$18,364
$17,693
Best Holly Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davisburg Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12003 Davisburg Rd
Davisburg, MI 48350
(248) 328-3500
Davisburg, MI 48350
(248) 328-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
Holly High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6161 E Holly Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3200
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3200
Grades: 8-12
| 1,016 students
Rank: #33.
Rose Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7110 Milford Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3800
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
Holly Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14470 N Holly Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3400
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #55.
Holly Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Maple St
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3600
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #66.
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3231 Grange Hall Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3700
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holly Area School District?
Holly Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,105 students.
What is the rank of Holly Area School District?
Holly Area School District is ranked #367 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holly Area School District?
83% of Holly Area School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holly Area School District?
Holly Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Holly Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,364 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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