Lanier High School vs. Callaway High School
Should you attend Lanier High School or Callaway High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lanier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Callaway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 863 students in grades 7-12, Lanier 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Serving 955 students in grades 9-12, Callaway 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 28% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
863 students
955 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#658 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#372 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
121
-
Grade 8 Students
102
-
Grade 9 Students
174
264
Grade 10 Students
172
253
Grade 11 Students
161
220
Grade 12 Students
119
202
Ungraded Students
14
16
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
99%
95%
% White
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.02
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
