Serving 299 students in grades 7-12, Richton 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richton High School's student population of 299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richton High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#479 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
20%
47%
White
76%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
36%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richton High School's ranking?
Richton High School is ranked #479 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richton High School?
The graduation rate of Richton High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Richton High School?
299 students attend Richton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Richton High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richton High School?
Richton High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richton High School offer ?
Richton High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Richton High School part of?
Richton High School is part of Richton School District.
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