Simmons High School

501 West Washington Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 155 students in grades 7-12, Simmons 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 30-34% (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 8:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 155 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Simmons High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Simmons High School's student population of 155 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
155 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Simmons 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 Simmons High School is 0.04, 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.
This School
State Level (MS)
#615 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Simmons High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Simmons High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Simmons High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Simmons High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Simmons High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Simmons High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
98%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Simmons High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Simmons High School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Simmons High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Simmons High School and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Simmons High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Simmons High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Simmons High School's ranking?
Simmons High School is ranked #615 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Simmons High School?
The graduation rate of Simmons High School is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Simmons High School?
155 students attend Simmons High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Simmons High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Simmons High School?
Simmons High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Simmons High School offer ?
Simmons High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Simmons High School part of?
Simmons High School is part of Hollandale School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 155 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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