West Lowndes High School vs. Columbus High School
Should you attend West Lowndes High School or Columbus 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
West Lowndes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Student Attention
Columbus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Overview
Serving 216 students in grades 7-12, West Lowndes 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 937 students in grades 9-12, Columbus 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 32% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
216 students
937 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#621 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#601 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
24
-
Grade 8 Students
30
-
Grade 9 Students
32
246
Grade 10 Students
49
253
Grade 11 Students
40
234
Grade 12 Students
33
183
Ungraded Students
8
21
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
n/a
% Black
96%
95%
% White
4%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.08
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
