Hollandale School District

101 West Washington
Hollandale, MS 38748
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 534 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 31% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), 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 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
534 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hollandale School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#121 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
52%
21%
42%
30-34%
55%
(21-22)
≥90%
89%
(2022-23)
28%
26.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.02
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
99%
45%
% White
1%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,702 is higher than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,695 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,702
$12,408
Spending / Student
$16,695
$12,276

Best Hollandale School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Simmons High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 West Washington Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2229
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
502 West Washington Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2024
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Hollandale Alternative Program
Alternative School
115 North Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2276
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
501 West Washington St.
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2228
Gr: 6-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hollandale School District?
Hollandale School District manages 4 public schools serving 534 students.
What is the rank of Hollandale School District?
Hollandale School District is ranked #121 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hollandale School District?
99% of Hollandale School District students are Black, 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 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Hollandale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,695 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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