Serving 1,098 students in grades 9-12, Terry High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,098 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Terry High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Terry High School's student population of 1,098 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,098 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Terry High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Terry High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#363 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
95%
47%
White
3%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Terry High School's ranking?
Terry High School is ranked #363 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Terry High School often compared to?
Terry High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Raymond High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Terry High School?
The graduation rate of Terry High School is 92%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Terry High School?
1,098 students attend Terry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Terry High School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Terry High School?
Terry High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Terry High School offer ?
Terry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Terry High School part of?
Terry High School is part of Hinds Co School District.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
my name is Wallace Sullivan i attend whitten middle school.. i would really like to attend Terry High School for a better lifestyle and to play football i play for my school as a strong safety,, i make a's and b's and maybe one c...
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