For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 627 students in Holly Springs, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Holly Springs, MS are H. W. Byers High School (5-12), Galena Elementary School (K-7) and Holly Springs Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holly Springs, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Holly Springs have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Holly Springs, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
H. W. Byers High School (5-12)
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4178 Hwy 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7871
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7871
Grades: 5-12
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Galena Elementary School (K-7)
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4202 Hwy 4 West
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 564-2229
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 564-2229
Grades: K-7
| 119 students
Rank: #33.
Holly Springs Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 East Falconer
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-7737
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-7737
Grades: 7-8
| 146 students
Holly Springs, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4178 Highway 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Grades: 6-8
| 155 students
Holly Springs Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
325 East Falconer Ave
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-7734
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-7734
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Holly Springs, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Holly Springs, MS include H. W. Byers High School (5-12), Galena Elementary School (K-7) and Holly Springs Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Holly Springs?
3 public middle schools are located in Holly Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Holly Springs?
Holly Springs public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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