Serving 252 students in grades 9-12, M. S. Palmer 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than 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: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
M. S. Palmer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
M. S. Palmer High School's student population of 252 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
M. S. Palmer 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 M. S. Palmer High School is 0.02, 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
#619 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
Black
99%
47%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is M. S. Palmer High School's ranking?
M. S. Palmer High School is ranked #619 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of M. S. Palmer High School?
The graduation rate of M. S. Palmer High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend M. S. Palmer High School?
252 students attend M. S. Palmer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of M. S. Palmer High School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M. S. Palmer High School?
M. S. Palmer High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does M. S. Palmer High School offer ?
M. S. Palmer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is M. S. Palmer High School part of?
M. S. Palmer High School is part of Quitman Co School Dist School District.
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