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Hollandale School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 548 students in Hollandale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Hollandale School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
548 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Hollandale School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#131 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
540 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
98%
47%
# White Students
4 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
1%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
33
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
36
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
30
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
46
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
47
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
37
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
32
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
10
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,250 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,268 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,250
$12,143
Spending / Student
$16,268
$12,013
Best Hollandale School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Simmons High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 West Washington Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2228
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2228
Grades: 7-12
| 155 students
Rank: #22.
Sanders Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
502 West Washington Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2024
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2024
Grades: PK-6
| 270 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hollandale Alternative Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
115 North Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2276
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2276
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Simmons Jr High School
Magnet School
501 West Washington St.
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2228
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2228
Grades: 6-8
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hollandale School District?
Hollandale School District manages 4 public schools serving 548 students.
What is the rank of Hollandale School District?
Hollandale School District is ranked #128 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 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 Mississippi school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hollandale School District?
98% of Hollandale School District students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hollandale School District?
Hollandale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Hollandale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,268 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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