Serving 1,474 students in grades 9-12, Diberville Senior High School ranks in the top 5% 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 89% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Diberville Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Diberville Senior High School's student population of 1,474 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
School Rankings
Diberville Senior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Diberville Senior High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
10%
5%
Black
24%
47%
White
54%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diberville Senior High School's ranking?
Diberville Senior High School is ranked #9 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Diberville Senior High School often compared to?
Diberville Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Biloxi High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Diberville Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Diberville Senior High School is 92%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Diberville Senior High School?
1,474 students attend Diberville Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Diberville Senior High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Diberville Senior High School?
Diberville Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Diberville Senior High School offer ?
Diberville Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Diberville Senior High School part of?
Diberville Senior High School is part of Harrison Co School District.
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