Charleston High School is a public high school in Charleston, Mississippi, United States. In addition to Charleston it serves Tippo.
Serving 273 students in grades 9-12, Charleston High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Charleston High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Charleston, MS, encompassing approximately 370.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 16.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charleston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Charleston High School's student population of 273 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charleston High School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charleston High School is 0.15, 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
#397 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
92%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
6%
6%
Showing 2010–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charleston High School's ranking?
Charleston High School is ranked #397 out of 795 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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charleston High School?
The graduation rate of Charleston High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Charleston High School?
273 students attend Charleston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Charleston High School students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charleston High School?
Charleston High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charleston High School offer ?
Charleston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charleston High School part of?
Charleston High School is part of East Tallahatchie School District.
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