Greenville High School, also known as Greenville Weston High School, is a public high school in Greenville, Mississippi, United States. It is a part of the Greenville Public School District.
Serving 836 students in grades 9-12, Greenville 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 836 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Greenville High School serves the eastern part of Greenville, MS, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 17 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greenville High School's student population of 836 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
836 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Greenville 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 Greenville High School is 0.31, 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
#685 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
81%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
40%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.4%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenville High School's ranking?
Greenville High School is ranked #685 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Greenville High School often compared to?
Greenville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like O'bannon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greenville High School?
The graduation rate of Greenville High School is 70%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Greenville High School?
836 students attend Greenville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Greenville High School students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greenville High School?
Greenville High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greenville High School offer ?
Greenville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenville High School part of?
Greenville High School is part of Greenville Public School District.
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