Gentry High School

801 B.b. King
Indianola, MS 38751
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 473 students in grades 10-12, Gentry 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gentry High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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School Overview

Gentry High School's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
473 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Gentry 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 Gentry High School is 0.06, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MS)
#680 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Gentry High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gentry 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 2020-21 school year data.
15-19%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gentry 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Gentry 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
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Gentry High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
97%
47%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Gentry High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
1%
43%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Gentry High School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
This chart display the diversity score of Gentry High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
88%
This chart display graduation rate of Gentry High School and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gentry 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.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gentry High School's ranking?
Gentry High School is ranked #680 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gentry High School?
The graduation rate of Gentry High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Gentry High School?
473 students attend Gentry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Gentry High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gentry High School?
Gentry High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gentry High School offer ?
Gentry High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Gentry High School part of?
Gentry High School is part of Sunflower Cty Cons School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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