Serving 697 students in grades 9-12, North Pike Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than 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 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 697 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- 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
North Pike Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
North Pike Senior High School's student population of 697 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
697 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Pike Senior 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 North Pike Senior High School is 0.52, 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
#251 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
44%
47%
White
54%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Pike Senior High School's ranking?
North Pike Senior High School is ranked #251 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are North Pike Senior High School often compared to?
North Pike Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccomb High School, South Pike Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% 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 North Pike Senior High School?
The graduation rate of North Pike Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend North Pike Senior High School?
697 students attend North Pike Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of North Pike Senior High School students are White, 44% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Pike Senior High School?
North Pike Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Pike Senior High School offer ?
North Pike Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Pike Senior High School part of?
North Pike Senior High School is part of North Pike School District.
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