Serving 123 students in grades 7-12, West Oktibbeha County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
123 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-49%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
89%
47%
White
11%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)40-59%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Starkville- Oktibbeha Consolidated School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MS state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Oktibbeha County High School?
The graduation rate of West Oktibbeha County High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 82%.
How many students attend West Oktibbeha County High School?
123 students attend West Oktibbeha County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of West Oktibbeha County High School students are Black, and 11% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Oktibbeha County High School?
West Oktibbeha County High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Oktibbeha County High School offer ?
West Oktibbeha County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is West Oktibbeha County High School part of?
West Oktibbeha County High School is part of Starkville- Oktibbeha Consolidated School District.
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