Serving 795 students in grades 9-12, East Central High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 795 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
East Central High School's student population of 795 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
795 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Central High School ranks within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Central High School is 0.10, 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
#77 out of 805 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
3%
47%
White
95%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
6%
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 East Central High School's ranking?
East Central High School is ranked #77 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are East Central High School often compared to?
East Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St Martin High School, Vancleave High School, Gautier High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Central High School?
The graduation rate of East Central High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend East Central High School?
795 students attend East Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of East Central High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Central High School?
East Central High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Central High School offer ?
East Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Central High School part of?
East Central High School is part of Jackson Co School Dist School District.
School Reviews
5 11/15/2012
My son has gone here for 4 years and just got his ACT scores back and pulled a 30.... 34 in the reading category. The set standards and keep them.
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