Serving 868 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Belmont School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 868 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belmont School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Belmont School's student population of 868 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
868 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belmont School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belmont School is 0.31, 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
#162 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
5%
Black
2%
47%
White
82%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
43%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belmont School's ranking?
Belmont School is ranked #162 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Belmont School often compared to?
Belmont Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tishomingo County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belmont School?
The graduation rate of Belmont School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Belmont School?
868 students attend Belmont School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Belmont School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belmont School?
Belmont School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Belmont School offer ?
Belmont School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Belmont School part of?
Belmont School is part of Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch Dist School District.
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