Serving 441 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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Senatobia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Senatobia High School's student population of 441 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Senatobia High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Senatobia High School is 0.53, 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
#266 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
57%
47%
White
39%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
40%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Senatobia High School's ranking?
Senatobia High School is ranked #266 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Senatobia High School often compared to?
Senatobia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Senatobia High School?
The graduation rate of Senatobia High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Senatobia High School?
441 students attend Senatobia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Senatobia High School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Senatobia High School?
Senatobia High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Senatobia High School offer ?
Senatobia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Senatobia High School part of?
Senatobia High School is part of Senatobia Municipal School District.
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