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 505 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). 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 equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MS)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1%)
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gentry High School's student population of 505 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gentry High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
98%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% 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 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gentry High School?
The graduation rate of Gentry High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Gentry High School?
505 students attend Gentry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Gentry High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gentry High School?
Gentry High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
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 Cty Cons School District.
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