Germantown High School is a public high school in Gluckstadt, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Madison County School District.
Serving 1,389 students in grades 9-12, Germantown High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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: 1,389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Germantown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Germantown High School's student population of 1,389 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
2011
Colors
Red, Gold
School Rankings
Germantown High School ranks within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Germantown High School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#49 out of 805 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
39%
47%
White
55%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Germantown High School's ranking?
Germantown High School is ranked #49 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Germantown High School often compared to?
Germantown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Germantown High School?
The graduation rate of Germantown High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Germantown High School?
1,389 students attend Germantown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Germantown High School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Germantown High School?
Germantown High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Germantown High School offer ?
Germantown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Germantown High School part of?
Germantown High School is part of Madison Co School District.
School Reviews
5 8/20/2019
this is a very good school i am at the middle school and i look forward to going to the high school it is going to be fun.
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