Collins High School serves 235 students in grades 9-12.
Collins High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Collins High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Collins High School's student population of 235 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Collins High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Collins High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#351 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
4%
Black
72%
48%
White
19%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collins High School's ranking?
Collins High School is ranked #351 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Collins High School?
The graduation rate of Collins High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Collins High School?
235 students attend Collins High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Collins High School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Collins High School?
Collins High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Collins High School offer ?
Collins High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Collins High School part of?
Collins High School is part of Covington County School District.
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