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Hollandale School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 547 students in Hollandale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Hollandale School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
547 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hollandale School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
98%
47%
% White
1%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,282 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,298 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,282
$12,205
Spending / Student
$16,298
$12,074
Best Hollandale School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Simmons High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 West Washington Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2228
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2228
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 West Washington Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2024
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2024
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hollandale Alternative Program
Alternative School
115 North Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2276
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2276
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
501 West Washington St.
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2228
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2228
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hollandale School District?
Hollandale School District manages 4 public schools serving 547 students.
What is the rank of Hollandale School District?
Hollandale School District is ranked #122 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hollandale School District?
98% of Hollandale School District students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hollandale School District?
Hollandale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Hollandale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,298 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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