Serving 811 students in grades 9-12, Holmes County Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 99% 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: 811 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holmes County Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Holmes County Central High School's student population of 811 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
811 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Holmes County Central 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 Holmes County Central High School is 0.02, 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
#439 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
99%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holmes County Central High School's ranking?
Holmes County Central High School is ranked #439 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Holmes County Central High School?
The graduation rate of Holmes County Central High School is 91%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Holmes County Central High School?
811 students attend Holmes County Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Holmes County Central High School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holmes County Central High School?
Holmes County Central High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Holmes County Central High School offer ?
Holmes County Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Holmes County Central High School part of?
Holmes County Central High School is part of Holmes County Consolidated School District.
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