Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Blue Mountain High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Blue Mountain High School's student population of 327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blue Mountain High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Mountain High School is 0.63, which is more 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
#503 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
5%
Black
34%
47%
White
49%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Mountain High School's ranking?
Blue Mountain High School is ranked #503 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Blue Mountain High School is 50%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Blue Mountain High School?
327 students attend Blue Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Blue Mountain High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Mountain High School?
Blue Mountain High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Mountain High School offer ?
Blue Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Blue Mountain High School part of?
Blue Mountain High School is part of South Tippah School District.
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