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Best Holly Springs Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,493 students in Holly Springs, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 491 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Holly Springs, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Holly Springs, MS are Galena School, 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Holly Springs have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Holly Springs, MS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galena School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4202 Hwy 4 West
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 564-2229
Gr: K-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Holly Springs High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
165 North Walthall
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4371
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
H. W. Byers High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4178 Hwy 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Gr: 5-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Holly Springs Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
655 South Maury
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-2329
Gr: 4-6 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Holly Springs Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
405 South Maury St
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-1768
Gr: PK-3 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Holly Springs Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
325 East Falconer
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-7735
Gr: 7-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Holly Springs Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
410 East Falconer
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
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Holly Springs, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Holly Springs, MS include Galena School, Holly Springs High School and H. W. Byers High School.
How many public schools are located in Holly Springs?
8 public schools are located in Holly Springs.
What percentage of students in Holly Springs go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Holly Springs are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Holly Springs?
Holly Springs public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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