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Holly Springs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,027 students in Holly Springs 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 Holly Springs School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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
5 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
1,027 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Holly Springs 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
55%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,933 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,926 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
21,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
933 Students
205,626 Students
% Black Students
91%
47%
# White Students
41 Students
184,374 Students
% White Students
4%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
302 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
20,261 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
9,307
# Students in K Grade:
77
32,822
# Students in 1st Grade:
79
33,793
# Students in 2nd Grade:
78
33,611
# Students in 3rd Grade:
89
32,438
# Students in 4th Grade:
86
30,795
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
30,335
# Students in 6th Grade:
71
32,213
# Students in 7th Grade:
78
33,697
# Students in 8th Grade:
65
32,414
# Students in 9th Grade:
78
35,648
# Students in 10th Grade:
93
34,938
# Students in 11th Grade:
68
32,214
# Students in 12th Grade:
72
28,189
# Ungraded Students:
12
7,677
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,248 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,957 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,248
$12,205
Spending / Student
$12,957
$12,074
Best Holly Springs School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holly Springs High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 North Walthall Street
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4371
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4371
Grades: 9-12
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Holly Springs Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
655 South Maury
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-2329
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-2329
Grades: 4-6
| 221 students
Rank: #33.
Holly Springs Primary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 South Maury Street
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-1768
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-1768
Grades: PK-3
| 348 students
Rank: #44.
Holly Springs Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 East Falconer
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-7737
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-7737
Grades: 7-8
| 146 students
Rank: n/an/a
Holly Springs Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
410 East Falconer
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-2071
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-2071
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holly Springs School District?
Holly Springs School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,027 students.
What is the rank of Holly Springs School District?
Holly Springs School District is ranked #131 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holly Springs School District?
91% of Holly Springs School District students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holly Springs School District?
Holly Springs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Holly Springs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,957 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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