Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Blue Mountain 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue Mountain High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 263.7 square miles in Blue Mountain, MS. Families typically face a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Mountain High School's student population of 295 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blue Mountain 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 Blue Mountain High School is 0.70, which is more 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
#504 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Mountain High School's ranking?
Blue Mountain High School is ranked #504 out of 795 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Blue Mountain High School is 80%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Blue Mountain High School?
295 students attend Blue Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Blue Mountain High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 15% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Mountain High School?
Blue Mountain High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blue Mountain High School offer ?
Blue Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Mountain High School part of?
Blue Mountain High School is part of South Tippah School District.
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