For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 993 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 29% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
5 Schools
1,028 Schools
# Students
993 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Holly Springs 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
55%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)41.6%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
91%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
3%
40%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,451 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,801 is higher than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$6,387 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$17 MM
$6,242 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,451
$14,756
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,801
$14,421
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Holly Springs School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holly Springs High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
165 North Walthall
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4371
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4371
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Holly Springs Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | 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
Gr: 4-6 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Holly Springs Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
405 South Maury St
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-1768
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-1768
Gr: PK-3 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Holly Springs Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 East Falconer
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-7735
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-7735
Gr: 7-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holly Springs School District?
Holly Springs School District manages 5 public schools serving 993 students.
What is the rank of Holly Springs School District?
Holly Springs School District is ranked #125 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 Holly Springs School District?
91% of Holly Springs School District students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holly Springs School District?
Holly Springs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Holly Springs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,801 is higher than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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