Best 38635 Mississippi Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 674 students in 38635, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in 38635, 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.
Public high schools in zipcode 38635 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 38635, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38635 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Holly Springs High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best 38635, MS Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holly Springs High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
165 North Walthall Street
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4371
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
H. W. Byers High School (5-12)
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4178 Hwy 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7871
Gr: 5-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Holly Springs Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
410 East Falconer
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-2071
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Co Cte Center
Vocational School
255 Mary Rahe Dr.
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4271
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 38635 Mississippi

38635, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4178 Highway 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
325 East Falconer Ave
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-7734

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 38635, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in 38635, MS include Holly Springs High School and H. W. Byers High School (5-12).
How many public high schools are located in 38635?
4 public high schools are located in 38635.
What is the racial composition of students in 38635?
38635 public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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