Holly Springs School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools in Holly Springs School District, serving 744 students. Public elementary schools in Holly Springs School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Mississippi.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Holly Springs School District are Holly Springs Primary School and Holly Springs Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Holly Springs School District |
| School District Website | http://www.hssd.k12.ms.us |
| School District Phone Number | (662) 252-2183 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MS) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 657 Schools |
| # of Students | 744 Students | 329,490 Students |
| # of Teachers | 42 Teachers | 20,424 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
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 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #116 out of 150 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 39% |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.16 | 0.58 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 2,470 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 3,314 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 15 Students | 12,803 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 4% |
| # of Black Students | 682 Students | 155,741 Students |
| % Black Students | 92% | 47% |
| # of White Students | 33 Students | 146,367 Students |
| % White Students | 4% | 44% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 228 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 14 Students | 8,567 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 18 | 4,977 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 88 | 35,473 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 108 | 36,605 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 113 | 36,620 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 89 | 38,169 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 122 | 39,092 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 113 | 39,023 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 93 | 35,974 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | - | 25,426 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | - | 24,937 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 2,132 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 2,079 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 1,978 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 1,877 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 5,128 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $11,815 is higher than the state median of $10,773. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,171 is higher than the state median of $10,428. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MS) |
| Total Revenue | $16 MM | $22 MM |
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| Spending | $15 MM | $21 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,815 | $10,773 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,171 | $10,428 |
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Holly Springs School District Public Elementary Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Holly Springs Primary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50%405 South Maury Street10
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-1768
Grades: PK-3 | 416 students
- Holly Springs Intermediate School Math: 22% | Reading: 21%Rank:2/Bottom 50%655 South Maury10
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-2329
Grades: 4-6 | 328 students
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