Very Good
#187 of 863 schools in MS
Top 22% in state
Holly Springs Primary School
Elementary School · Holly Springs School Dist · Holly Springs, MS
A Holly Springs School Dist elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
405 SOUTH MAURY STREET, Holly Springs, MS 38635
- Math 45% vs MS 54% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Holly Springs Primary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 40 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Holly Springs Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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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
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Marshall AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 268 | Compare → |
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
- #1 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 Primary School is listed in HOLLY SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holly Springs Primary School
Holly Springs Primary School is a public elementary school in Holly Springs, MS, part of Holly Springs School Dist, serving approximately 348 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #187 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holly Springs Primary School
What grades does Holly Springs Primary School serve?
Holly Springs Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Holly Springs Primary School?
Holly Springs Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs Primary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holly Springs Primary School rank in MS?
Holly Springs Primary School ranks #187 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Holly Springs Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holly Springs Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holly Springs Primary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Holly Springs Primary School a charter school?
No, Holly Springs Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holly Springs Primary School a Title I school?
No, Holly Springs Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holly Springs Primary School?
100.0% of students at Holly Springs Primary 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.5%
- Phone
- (662) 252-1768
- 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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