Serving 311 students in grades 9-13, Aberdeen 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Aberdeen High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Aberdeen, MS, encompassing approximately 216.7 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest boundary located 13.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aberdeen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Aberdeen High School's student population of 311 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Aberdeen High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aberdeen High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#496 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
93%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
2%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aberdeen High School's ranking?
Aberdeen High School is ranked #496 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Aberdeen High School often compared to?
Aberdeen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amory High School, Hatley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aberdeen High School?
The graduation rate of Aberdeen High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Aberdeen High School?
311 students attend Aberdeen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Aberdeen High School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aberdeen High School?
Aberdeen High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aberdeen High School offer ?
Aberdeen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aberdeen High School part of?
Aberdeen High School is part of Aberdeen School District.
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