Serving 665 students in grades 9-12, Greenwood 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
665 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
97%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)80-84%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Greenwood Public 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greenwood High School?
The graduation rate of Greenwood High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 85%.
How many students attend Greenwood High School?
665 students attend Greenwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Greenwood High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwood High School?
Greenwood High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greenwood High School offer ?
Greenwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Greenwood High School part of?
Greenwood High School is part of Greenwood Public School District.
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