The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 51%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
178 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)20-29%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤10%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(09-10)1%
2%
Black
(09-10)98%
50%
White
(09-10)1%
46%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
82%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sunflower County Consolidate School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MS state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MS state average).
How many students attend Drew High School?
178 students attend Drew High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Drew High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Drew High School offer ?
Drew High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Drew High School part of?
Drew High School is part of Sunflower County Consolidate School District.
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