- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Holly Springs, MS
Holly Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Holly Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280195000335
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holly Springs High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Mississippi schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Holly Springs · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Holly Springs High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Springs High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Holly Springs, MS.
School address
District: Holly Springs School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280195000335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Holly Springs High School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 280195000335 · Holly Springs, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 16:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Holly Springs Primary School (332 students)
Holly Springs High School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Holly Springs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holly Springs
Holly Springs Primary School
332 students
- This school
Holly Springs High School
288 students
- Holly Springs
Holly Springs Intermediate School
228 students
- Holly Springs
Holly Springs Junior High School
145 students
What this shows Holly Springs High School reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holly Springs High School compares
Holly Springs High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 88% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,958
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
White 1.4%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Holly Springs High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Holly Springs School Dist reports $14,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holly Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Springs Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holly Springs Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holly Springs Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holly Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Holly Springs High School
How many students attend Holly Springs High School?
Holly Springs High School has 288 students enrolled. It is a high school in Holly Springs, MS. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs High School is 16:1, which is 20% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holly Springs High School?
100.0% of students at Holly Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holly Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Holly Springs High School is African American at 94.8% of enrollment, in Holly Springs, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holly Springs High School?
Holly Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Holly Springs High School rank among public schools in Holly Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Springs High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Holly Springs, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Holly Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Holly Springs School Dist?
Besides Holly Springs High School, Holly Springs School Dist also operates Holly Springs Primary School (332 students), Holly Springs Intermediate School (228 students), and Holly Springs Junior High School (145 students). See the Holly Springs School Dist district page for the complete list.