Serving 204 students in grades 9-12, Wsh High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-89%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-79%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
99%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)80-89%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Holmes County 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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MS state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wsh High School?
The graduation rate of Wsh High School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 78%.
How many students attend Wsh High School?
204 students attend Wsh High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Wsh High School students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wsh High School?
Wsh High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wsh High School offer ?
Wsh High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wsh High School part of?
Wsh High School is part of Holmes County School District.
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