Holly Springs School District

840 Highway 178 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#128 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Holly Springs   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Holly Springs   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Holly Springs   School District 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.
32%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Holly Springs   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
89%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Holly Springs   School District and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$5,371 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Holly Springs   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$13 MM
$5,314 MM
This chart displays total spending of Holly Springs   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,248
$12,205
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Holly Springs   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,957
$12,074
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Holly Springs   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Holly Springs School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holly Springs High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
165 North Walthall Street
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4371
Grades: 9-12
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Holly Springs Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
655 South Maury
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
405 South Maury Street
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
325 East Falconer
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
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,027 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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