For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 645 students in Holly Springs, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Holly Springs, MS are Galena School, H. W. Byers High School and Holly Springs Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holly Springs, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Holly Springs have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Holly Springs, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galena School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4202 Hwy 4 West
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 564-2229
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 564-2229
Gr: K-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
H. W. Byers High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4178 Hwy 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Gr: 5-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
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%
Holly Springs, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4178 Highway 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Holly Springs, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Holly Springs, MS include Galena School, H. W. Byers High School and Holly Springs Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Holly Springs?
3 public middle schools are located in Holly Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Holly Springs?
Holly Springs public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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