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Holly Springs Elementary School

Q: Is Holly Springs Elementary School a good school?

Holly Springs Elementary School ranks 348 th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

348^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 72% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Holly Springs Elementary School in Canton, GA, serves approximately 831 students in Pre-K through 5th grade within the highly regarded Cherokee County School District, which ranks in the 89th percentile statewide. The school has climbed nearly 200 spots in statewide rankings over the past decade, now sitting in the 72nd percentile with a 4-star rating, and it has made particularly impressive strides in reducing chronic absenteeism—dropping from 19.3% in 2021-2022 to just 7.9% in 2025-2026, now well below both the district (10.2%) and state (17.7%) averages.

One of the school's standout strengths is its exceptional support for students with special needs. Holly Springs ranks in the 79th percentile statewide for Special Education students—a remarkable achievement that outpaces its overall ranking and suggests highly effective, targeted programs. The school also excels with Hispanic students, ranking in the 74th percentile. In mathematics, the school shows unusual consistency across grade levels, with roughly 54% proficiency in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades—exceeding state averages by 6-10 percentage points in every grade. Fifth-grade math has improved dramatically, jumping from 38.9% proficiency in 2023-2024 to 54.3% in 2025-2026, a 15-point gain in just two years.

Compared to nearby schools, Holly Springs sits in the middle of the pack. Hickory Flat Elementary, just 2.75 miles away, is a standout with 5-star ratings and 82.7% 3rd-grade math proficiency, though it serves a very different demographic profile. Holly Springs has surpassed Indian Knoll Elementary in recent rankings and outperforms William G. Hasty Sr. Elementary while spending $2,661 less per student. The school achieves these results efficiently at $14,001 per student, and its 5th-grade math scores exceed those of Johnston Elementary, its most demographically comparable neighbor. Science remains a relative weakness compared to peers like Mountain Road Elementary, but overall, Holly Springs is a solid, improving school with notable strengths in supporting diverse learners.

831

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,001

Per pupil spending ?

43.0%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1965 Hickory Rd
Canton, GA 30115

(770) 704-1420

District: Cherokee County

Students who attend Holly Springs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dean Rusk Middle School
High:	Sequoyah High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.2%

Hispanic:

20.5%

Two or more races:

7.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 56th percentile in 2016 → 72nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (53% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Georgia median (72nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg58%

Georgia avg47%

348^th of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 28%▲ up 15 pts since 2016

From top 44% (2016) to top 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

17^th of 23Elementary Schools in the Cherokee County

22^nd of 202Cherokee County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	67.7	348 of 1222	71.5%	★★★★☆
2025	72.0	308 of 1238	75.1%	★★★★☆
2024	66.2	388 of 1236	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.2	468 of 1223	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.9	419 of 1220	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.7	361 of 1214	70.3%	★★★★☆
2019	72.1	306 of 1234	75.2%	★★★★☆
2018	65.2	375 of 1209	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.1	466 of 1205	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.2	539 of 1233	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	41.3	701 of 1240	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	55.3	662 of 1231	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	60.3	593 of 1225	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.0	544 of 1201	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	69.8	400 of 1212	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	68.7	400 of 1183	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	77.3	206 of 1133	81.8%	★★★★☆
2008	65.3	409 of 1134	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	72.0	314 of 1125	72.1%	★★★★☆
2006	75.3	255 of 1101	76.8%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	65.5	63 of 317	80.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	67.8	329 of 1189	72.3%	★★★★☆
2025	66.1	358 of 1224	70.8%	★★★★☆
2024	65.1	388 of 1223	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.2	403 of 1212	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.9	405 of 1206	66.4%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	62.5	133 of 504	73.6%	★★★★☆
2025	55.1	218 of 583	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.8	270 of 565	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.7	339 of 535	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.7	240 of 516	53.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	65.6	366 of 1186	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	73.4	281 of 1225	77.1%	★★★★☆
2024	65.8	381 of 1220	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.8	515 of 1210	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.2	415 of 1209	65.7%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	72.3	98 of 466	79.0%	★★★★☆
2025	60.5	163 of 565	71.2%	★★★★☆
2024	42.5	248 of 487	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	21.3	390 of 455	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	23.6	336 of 415	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	39.9	427 of 703	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	50.1	364 of 769	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.2	412 of 772	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.1	545 of 775	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	36.9	489 of 779	37.2%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2025)80th percentile+5 vs school

Special Education (2026)79th percentile+7 vs school

Hispanic (2026)74th percentile~ school

Female (2026)72nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)69th percentile~ school

White (2026)39th percentile-32 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics54%+7 vs state

Science51%+7 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, May 11, 2018

WIth all our hearts, we enjoyed HSE. Our children are moving on to Dean Rusk and Sequoyah now - fully prepared and ready for action. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, June 10, 2011

For the last few years, HSE has been in a state of constant improvement. Teachers, Administrators and technology have all been retuned and refined. Many great things are coming out of Holly Springs and we are a proud to be there. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, October 25, 2010

2010 School has new principle. Making a very good school much better. More adherence to standards. Attention to safety and security much improved. Teachers have always been among the best. Student population is highly diverse and perform well academically and physically. Close Quote

Schools Near Holly Springs Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)				Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Holly Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1965 Hickory Rd	Canton	30115	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 704-1420	831	56	14.8	43.0%	525 (63.2%)	58 (7.0%)	170 (20.5%)	11 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (7.8%)	67.7	348^th of 1222 public elementary schools	71.5%		72	308^th of 1238 public elementary schools	75.1%	40	54.0	54.1	54.3		51.1	$14,001	$352	$13,649
Indian Knoll Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3635 Univeter Rd	Canton	30115	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-6600	881	61	14.3	35.3%	571 (64.8%)	51 (5.8%)	183 (20.8%)	13 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (7.0%)	70.3	325^th of 1222 public elementary schools	73.4%		78.3	252^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	79.6%	73	59.3	47.7	60.3		53.8	$14,393	$282	$14,111
Hickory Flat Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2755 E Cherokee Dr	Canton	30115	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 704-1444	890	59	14.9	16.5%	561 (63.0%)	59 (6.6%)	105 (11.8%)	100 (11.2%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (6.9%)	95.4	66^th of 1222 public elementary schools	94.6%		91.2	114^th of 1238 public elementary schools	90.8%	48	82.7	89.8	71.1		70.4	$13,335	$177	$13,157
Johnston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2031 E Cherokee Dr	Woodstock	30188	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-8461	543	32	16.9	44.0%	299 (55.1%)	34 (6.3%)	145 (26.7%)	28 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.6%)	73.4	289^th of 1222 public elementary schools	76.4%		71.9	311^th of 1238 public elementary schools	74.9%	22	61.9	73.7	49.4		45.6	$13,411	$137	$13,274
Cherokee Classical Academy School	Public, Charter	K-6	2126 Sixes Road	Canton	30339	Cherokee County	State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Classical Academy School	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(470) 502-9720	0			—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	71.3	310^th of 1222 public elementary schools	74.6%					(n/a)	44.1	65.7	51.3	48.3	63.6
Liberty Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10500 Bells Ferry Rd	Canton	30114	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 704-1300	977	69	14.2	40.7%	573 (58.6%)	114 (11.7%)	190 (19.4%)	16 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (8.5%)	69.4	331^st of 1222 public elementary schools	72.9%		71.4	312^th of 1238 public elementary schools	74.8%	19	60.0	58.7	59.1		40.9	$14,894	$334	$14,560
Mountain Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	615 Mountain Rd	Woodstock	30188	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-8520	370	29	12.7	23.0%	239 (64.6%)	17 (4.6%)	54 (14.6%)	34 (9.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.5%)	89.4	134^th of 1222 public elementary schools	89.0%		88.2	147^th of 1238 public elementary schools	88.1%	13	76.2	65.6	62.8		74.3	$16,569	$162	$16,407
William G. Hasty- Senior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 Brown Industrial Pkwy	Canton	30114	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 721-6555	1,119	99	11.3	78.4%	268 (23.9%)	90 (8.0%)	718 (64.2%)	7 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.1%)	52.1	527^th of 1222 public elementary schools	56.9%		42.4	652^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	47.3%	125	49.1	53.9	41.2		35.4	$16,662	$1,672	$14,990
J. Knox Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	151 River Bend Way	Canton	30114	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 704-1265	909	69	13.2	48.7%	507 (55.8%)	43 (4.7%)	308 (33.9%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.8%)	80.1	223^rd of 1222 public elementary schools	81.8%		76.6	262^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	78.8%	39	61.7	61.9	66.4		55.6	$14,892	$410	$14,483
Little River Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3170 Trickum Rd	Woodstock	30188	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-5940	1,232	82	15.1	31.1%	686 (55.7%)	92 (7.5%)	252 (20.5%)	98 (8.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	102 (8.3%)	77.9	241^st of 1222 public elementary schools	80.3%		85.7	178^th of 1238 public elementary schools	85.6%	63	66.0	61.8	55.4		54.9	$13,707	$418	$13,289

Frequently Asked Questions about Holly Springs Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Holly Springs Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Holly Springs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dean Rusk Middle School
High : Sequoyah High School

Is Holly Springs Elementary School a good school?

Holly Springs Elementary School ranks 348^th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Holly Springs Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 831 students attended Holly Springs Elementary School.

What district is Holly Springs Elementary School in?

Cherokee County

What is the racial makeup of Holly Springs Elementary School?

Students at Holly Springs Elementary School are 63% White, 20% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American, 1% Asian.

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2024–25 school spending data (updated)NewNov 2, 2026

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