Senatobia High School vs. Independence High School
Should you attend Senatobia High School or Independence 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
Senatobia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Independence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 461 students in grades 9-12, Senatobia High School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 539 students in grades 7-12, Independence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
461 students
539 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#266 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#427 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
77
Grade 8 Students
-
94
Grade 9 Students
128
90
Grade 10 Students
102
102
Grade 11 Students
125
91
Grade 12 Students
102
79
Ungraded Students
4
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
58%
45%
% White
37%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
12%
