Shannon High School vs. Saltillo High School
Should you attend Shannon High School or Saltillo 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
Shannon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Saltillo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 525 students in grades 9-12, Shannon 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 955 students in grades 9-12, Saltillo 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 59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
525 students
955 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#554 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#263 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
61%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
142
256
Grade 10 Students
141
271
Grade 11 Students
124
204
Grade 12 Students
105
211
Ungraded Students
13
13
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
73%
18%
% White
22%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
63%
