Roger Amos Mcmurtry School vs. Biloxi High School
Should you attend Roger Amos Mcmurtry School or Biloxi 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
Top Rankings
Roger Amos Mcmurtry School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Biloxi High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Roger Amos Mcmurtry School serves 21 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 1,728 students in grades 9-12, Biloxi High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than 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 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
21 students
1,728 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
110 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#83 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
81%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
53%
n/a
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
74%
n/a
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
1
-
Grade 7 Students
4
-
Grade 8 Students
5
-
Grade 9 Students
5
493
Grade 10 Students
3
409
Grade 11 Students
2
403
Grade 12 Students
1
405
Ungraded Students
-
18
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
16%
% Black
29%
37%
% White
71%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.42
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
39%
n/a
