Top Rankings
Holly Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,120 students in Holly Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Holly Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
3,120 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Holly Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#319 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
83%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,787 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,276 is higher than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,787
$18,604
Spending / Student
$18,276
$17,782
Best Holly Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davisburg Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12003 Davisburg Rd
Davisburg, MI 48350
(248) 328-3500
Davisburg, MI 48350
(248) 328-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Rose Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7110 Milford Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3800
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Holly High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6161 E Holly Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3200
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3200
Gr: 8-12 | 1,001 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Holly Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14470 N Holly Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3400
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3231 Grange Hall Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3700
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Holly Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Maple St
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3600
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 328-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holly Area School District?
Holly Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,120 students.
What is the rank of Holly Area School District?
Holly Area School District is ranked #353 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holly Area School District?
83% of Holly Area School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holly Area School District?
Holly Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Holly Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,276 is higher than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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