Holly Springs Junior High School

Holly Springs Junior High School is a middle school serving students in grades seven and eight. Located in the heart of Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi, at 325 East Falconer, it offers a nurturing environment for young adolescents. With an enrollment of 146 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1, the school benefits from having dedicated educators who provide individualized attention to their students.

Holly Springs Junior High School's academic performance is currently rated at 3.2 out of 10 by MySchoolScout, placing it in the bottom 10th percentile among Mississippi schools. In terms of standardized tests, 18% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, and 24% meet proficiency standards in Math. While these scores indicate room for academic growth, the school is working hard to enhance its curriculum and support systems.

The setting in Holly Springs provides a close-knit community atmosphere where teachers and parents work together to ensure each student’s success.

With an enrollment of 146 students, Holly Springs Junior High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Holly Springs Junior High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.