Serving 633 students in grades 9-12, Wingfield 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 7% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wingfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wingfield High School's student population of 633 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
633 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wingfield 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 Wingfield High School is 0.08, 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
#718 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
96%
47%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wingfield High School's ranking?
Wingfield High School is ranked #718 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Wingfield High School often compared to?
Wingfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jim Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wingfield High School?
The graduation rate of Wingfield High School is 81%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Wingfield High School?
633 students attend Wingfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Wingfield High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wingfield High School?
Wingfield High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wingfield High School offer ?
Wingfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wingfield High School part of?
Wingfield High School is part of Jackson Public School District.
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