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#815 of 863 schools in MS

Holly Springs Junior High School

Middle School · Holly Springs School Dist · Holly Springs, MS

A Holly Springs School Dist middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

325 EAST FALCONER, Holly Springs, MS 38635

  • Math 28% vs MS 52% (2025)
  • Reading 19% vs MS 40% (2025)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.3% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.4% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-27.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.9 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-15.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$14,958
Chronic Absenteeism33.6%

Students at Holly Springs Junior High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency28%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
52%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency19%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
40%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
44%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2025
Math
28%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (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 33 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 Junior 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 32Somewhat 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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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

About Holly Springs Junior High School

Holly Springs Junior High School is a public middle school in Holly Springs, MS, part of Holly Springs School Dist, serving approximately 146 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #815 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holly Springs Junior High School

What grades does Holly Springs Junior High School serve?

Holly Springs Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Holly Springs Junior High School?

Holly Springs Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs Junior High School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holly Springs Junior High School rank in MS?

Holly Springs Junior High School ranks #815 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Holly Springs Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holly Springs Junior 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 Junior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holly Springs Junior High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Holly Springs Junior High School a charter school?

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

Is Holly Springs Junior High School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Holly Springs Junior 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
146
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Marshall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.6%
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.

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

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