For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 650 students in Holly Springs, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Holly Springs, MS are Holly Springs High School and H. W. Byers High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holly Springs, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Holly Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Holly Springs, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Holly Springs High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Holly Springs, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holly Springs High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
165 North Walthall
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4371
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4371
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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: n/an/a
Holly Springs Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
410 East Falconer
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-2071
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-2071
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Co Cte Center
Vocational School
255 Mary Rahe Dr.
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4271
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4271
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Holly Springs, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Holly Springs, MS include Holly Springs High School and H. W. Byers High School.
How many public high schools are located in Holly Springs?
4 public high schools are located in Holly Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Holly Springs?
Holly Springs public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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