Grenada High School

1875 Fairground Road
Grenada, MS 38902

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Top 30%

Tel: (662) 226-8844

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Grenada High School serves 1,075 students in grades 9-12.

Grenada High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,075 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: 80% (Btm 50% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
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:

School Overview

Grenada High School's student population of 1,075 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,075 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

56 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Grenada High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Grenada High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MS)

Overall Testing Rank

#162 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

51%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grenada High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

42%

35%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

49%

48%

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White

47%

43%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.54

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Grenada High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

80%

88%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Grenada High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Grenada School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grenada High School's ranking?

Grenada High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).

What is the graduation rate of Grenada High School?

The graduation rate of Grenada High School is 80%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.

How many students attend Grenada High School?

1,075 students attend Grenada High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

49% of Grenada High School students are Black, 47% of students are White, 3% 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 19:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.

What grades does Grenada High School offer ?

Grenada High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Grenada High School part of?

Grenada High School is part of Grenada School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,075 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: 80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education