Falkner High School (Closed 2023)

Falkner High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (19-20)
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MS)
(18-19)
40-44%
46%
(18-19)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)
3%
4%
Black
(19-20)
13%
48%
White
(19-20)
83%
44%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
1%
2%
n/a
(19-20)
≥90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
64%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Falkner High School?
The graduation rate of Falkner High School is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Falkner High School?
251 students attend Falkner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Falkner High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Falkner High School offer ?
Falkner High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Falkner High School part of?
Falkner High School is part of North Tippah School District.

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