Holly Area School District

920 Baird St
Holly, MI 48442-1735
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#355 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Holly Area   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Holly Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Holly Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Holly Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Holly Area   School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Holly Area   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$57 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Holly Area   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,868
$18,510
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Holly Area   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,364
$17,693
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Holly Area   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Holly Area School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davisburg Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12003 Davisburg Rd
Davisburg, MI 48350
(248) 328-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
Holly High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6161 E Holly Rd
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
7110 Milford Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
Holly Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14470 N Holly Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #55.
Holly Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E Maple St
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #66.
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3231 Grange Hall Rd
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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