Serving 252 students in grades 7-12, Biggersville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Biggersville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Biggersville High School's student population of 252 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Biggersville 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 Biggersville High School is 0.40, 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
#353 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
16%
47%
White
76%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
35%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Biggersville High School's ranking?
Biggersville High School is ranked #353 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Biggersville High School often compared to?
Biggersville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kossuth High School, Alcorn Central High School, Corinth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Biggersville High School?
The graduation rate of Biggersville High School is 80%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Biggersville High School?
252 students attend Biggersville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Biggersville High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Biggersville High School?
Biggersville High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Biggersville High School offer ?
Biggersville High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Biggersville High School part of?
Biggersville High School is part of Alcorn School District.
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