Hamilton High School
- Hamilton High School serves 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Hamilton High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Hamilton High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Hamilton High School's student population of 646 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 646 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Hamilton High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Hamilton High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #142 out of 825 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 4% |
| Black | 15% | 48% |
| White | 84% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.58 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Monroe County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hamilton High School is Caledonia High School (6.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Caledonia Middle School (6.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Caledonia Elementary School (6.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Caledonia Caledonia Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1,119 student
6.8 miles
9509 Wolfe Road
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2050 6.8 PK-5 1,119 - Caledonia Caledonia High School Grades: 9-12 | 578 students
6.8 miles
111 Confederate Drive
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2001 6.8 9-12 578 - Caledonia Caledonia Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 527 students
6.8 miles
105 Confederate Drive
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2042 6.8 6-8 527 - Aberdeen Aberdeen Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 379 students
9.5 miles
508 W. Commerce St
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-4782 9.5 PK-3 379 - Aberdeen Belle Shivers Middle School Grades: 4-8 | 540 students
9.6 miles
518 West Vine Street
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649 9.6 4-8 540
School Reviews
| 5 Good facilities and great teaching. - Posted by Parent - Della Hamilton |
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