Gentry High School is a public secondary school in Indianola, Mississippi, part of Sunflower County. At 801 B.B. King Road, the school is part of the Sunflower County Consolidated School District and was formerly part of the Indianola School District.
Serving 465 students in grades 10-12, Gentry High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gentry High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Gentry High School's student population of 465 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
465 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gentry High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gentry High School is 0.10, 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
#722 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
95%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.2%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gentry High School's ranking?
Gentry High School is ranked #722 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gentry High School?
The graduation rate of Gentry High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Gentry High School?
465 students attend Gentry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Gentry High School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gentry High School?
Gentry High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gentry High School offer ?
Gentry High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gentry High School part of?
Gentry High School is part of Sunflower County Consolidated School District.
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