For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 690 students in Holly Springs, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Holly Springs, MS are Holly Springs High School and H. W. Byers High School (5-12). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holly Springs, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Holly Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Holly Springs, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Holly Springs High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Holly Springs, MS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holly Springs High School
Magnet 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
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
H. W. Byers High School (5-12)
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4178 Hwy 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7871
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7871
Grades: 5-12
| 389 students
Rank: n/an/a
Holly Springs Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
410 East Falconer
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-2071
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-2071
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Co Cte Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
255 Mary Rahe Dr.
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4271
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4271
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Holly Springs, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4178 Highway 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Grades: 6-8
| 155 students
Holly Springs Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
325 East Falconer Ave
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-7734
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-7734
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Holly Springs, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Holly Springs, MS include Holly Springs High School and H. W. Byers High School (5-12).
How many public high schools are located in Holly Springs?
4 public high schools are located in Holly Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Holly Springs?
Holly Springs public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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