Tishomingo County High School

701 Hwy 72
Iuka, MS 38852
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 614 students in grades 9-12, Tishomingo County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 614 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Tishomingo County High School's student population of 614 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
614 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Tishomingo County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tishomingo County High School is 0.15, 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)
#308 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Tishomingo County High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tishomingo County 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.
40-44%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tishomingo County 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
16:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Tishomingo County High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
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Black
2%
47%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Tishomingo County High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
92%
43%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Tishomingo County 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
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
This chart display the diversity score of Tishomingo County High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
88%
This chart display graduation rate of Tishomingo County High School and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tishomingo County 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 (19-20)
12%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tishomingo County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 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 Tishomingo County High School's ranking?
Tishomingo County High School is ranked #308 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tishomingo County High School?
The graduation rate of Tishomingo County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Tishomingo County High School?
614 students attend Tishomingo County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Tishomingo County High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tishomingo County High School?
Tishomingo County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tishomingo County High School offer ?
Tishomingo County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tishomingo County High School part of?
Tishomingo County High School is part of Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch Dist School District.

School Reviews

5   10/19/2009
I currently moved here to Tishomingo County High School and I have really enjoyed it. The teachers and staff are very kind and helpful. The students are nice and funny. The teachers here actually care and want to help you and help keep your grades up. I love this school and its better than the school i went to up to my ninth grade year second semester.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - cnpvo

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 614 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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