Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Blue Mountain High School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 10:1 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 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Blue Mountain High School's student population of 319 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blue Mountain High School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Mountain High School is 0.66, which is more 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
#237 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
15%
4%
Black
36%
47%
White
44%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
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 Blue Mountain High School's ranking?
Blue Mountain High School is ranked #237 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 Blue Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Blue Mountain High School is 80%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Blue Mountain High School?
319 students attend Blue Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Blue Mountain High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Mountain High School?
Blue Mountain High School has a student ration of 10:1, 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
What school district is Blue Mountain High School part of?
Blue Mountain High School is part of South Tippah School Dist School District.
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