Serving 1,026 students in grades 9-12, Grenada High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,026 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Grenada High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Grenada school district, covering approximately 449.4 square miles. Families living within this area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 19.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grenada High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grenada High School's student population of 1,026 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,026 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Grenada High School ranks within the top 30% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grenada High School is 0.53, 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
#185 out of 795 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
54%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
43%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grenada High School's ranking?
Grenada High School is ranked #185 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grenada High School?
The graduation rate of Grenada High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Grenada High School?
1,026 students attend Grenada High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Grenada High School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grenada High School?
Grenada High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grenada High School offer ?
Grenada High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grenada High School part of?
Grenada High School is part of Grenada School District.
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