Summary:
The city of Holly Springs, Mississippi is home to 7 schools serving grades K-12, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. These schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with all students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch programs. However, the data reveals notable variation in academic performance across the district.
While most schools in Holly Springs struggle to meet state averages on standardized tests, Galena Elementary School stands out with some of the highest test scores, particularly in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, H.W. Byers High School has the highest student enrollment and spending per student, but its test scores are generally below district and state averages. Holly Springs Primary School also performs well despite having 100% of students on free/reduced lunch.
The data suggests that the Marshall County School District and Holly Springs School District face significant challenges in serving their high-poverty communities, but there are opportunities to learn from the successes of higher-performing schools and ensure more equitable resource allocation across the district.
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