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Holly Springs High School

High School · Holly Springs School Dist · Holly Springs, MS

A Holly Springs School Dist high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

165 NORTH WALTHALL STREET, Holly Springs, MS 38635

  • Math 49% vs MS 67% (2025)
  • Reading 25% vs MS 50% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-3.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.5% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.4% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-18.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.1 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation3.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.3:1
District spending per student$14,958
Chronic Absenteeism48.1%

Students at Holly Springs High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency49%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
67%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency25%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
50%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
49%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Holly Springs High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,441

Median home value

$158,800

Median rent

$793/mo

College educated

15.4%

Homeownership

79.7%

Poverty rate

21.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38635; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.8% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Marshall AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0PK–121.3 mi268Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Holly Springs School Dist

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$14,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Holly Springs High School is listed in HOLLY SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Holly Springs High School

Holly Springs High School is a public high school in Holly Springs, MS, part of Holly Springs School Dist, serving approximately 312 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #814 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holly Springs High School

What grades does Holly Springs High School serve?

Holly Springs High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Holly Springs High School?

Holly Springs High School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs High School is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holly Springs High School rank in MS?

Holly Springs High School ranks #814 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Holly Springs High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holly Springs High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Holly Springs High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holly Springs High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Holly Springs High School a charter school?

No, Holly Springs High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Holly Springs High School a Title I school?

No, Holly Springs High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holly Springs High School?

100.0% of students at Holly Springs High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
312
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Marshall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.1%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 38635)
15,312
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
41.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38635; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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