Wsh High School (Closed 2015)

14494 Highway 51 South
Durant, MS 39063
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
204 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MS)
(13-14)
80-89%
64%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wsh 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 2013-14 school year data.
(13-14)
70-79%
56%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wsh 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 2013-14 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Wsh High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
Black
99%
47%
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White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MS.
0.02
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(13-14)
80-89%
78%
This chart display graduation rate of Wsh High School and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wsh High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wsh High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School District Name
Holmes County School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 14:1.
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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