- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Holly Springs, MS
Holly Springs Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Holly Springs Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280195001248
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holly Springs Junior High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Holly Springs · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Holly Springs Junior High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Springs Junior High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Holly Springs, MS.
School address
District: Holly Springs School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280195001248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Holly Springs Junior High School grew from 138 students in 2022-23 to 146 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.3 → 11.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 280195001248 · Holly Springs, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 13.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Holly Springs Primary School (332 students)
Holly Springs Junior High School grew from 138 students in 2022-23 to 146 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 11.3 → 11.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Holly Springs Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holly Springs
Holly Springs Primary School
332 students
- Holly Springs
Holly Springs High School
288 students
- Holly Springs
Holly Springs Intermediate School
228 students
- This school
Holly Springs Junior High School
145 students
What this shows Holly Springs Junior High School reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holly Springs Junior High School compares
Holly Springs Junior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.5%
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 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.1%
White 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Holly Springs Junior High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
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 Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Springs Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holly Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holly Springs Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holly Springs Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Holly Springs Junior High School
How many students attend Holly Springs Junior High School?
Holly Springs Junior High School has 145 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Holly Springs, MS. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 146 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs Junior High School is 13.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holly Springs Junior High School?
100.0% of students at Holly Springs Junior 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 Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Holly Springs Junior High School is African American at 93.1% of enrollment, in Holly Springs, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holly Springs Junior High School?
Holly Springs Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Holly Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Springs Junior High School ranks #5 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 Junior High School, Holly Springs School Dist also operates Holly Springs Primary School (332 students), Holly Springs High School (288 students), and Holly Springs Intermediate School (228 students). See the Holly Springs School Dist district page for the complete list.