Hamilton High School
Tel:
(662)343-8307
- Hamilton High School serves 687 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57%.
School Overview
- Hamilton High School's student population of 687 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 687 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hamilton High School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hamilton High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
| Overall School Rank | #242 out of 840 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 37% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | n/a | 4% |
| Black | 15% | 49% |
| White | 85% | 43% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.31 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 70% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Monroe Co Dist School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Caledonia Caledonia Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1111 students
6.8 miles
9509 Wolfe Road
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662)356-2050 6.8 PK-5 1111 - Caledonia Caledonia High School Grades: 9-12 | 599 students
6.8 miles
111 Confederate Drive
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662)356-2001 6.8 9-12 599 - Caledonia Caledonia Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 497 students
6.8 miles
105 Confederate Drive
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662)356-2042 6.8 6-8 497 - Aberdeen Aberdeen Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 434 students
9.5 miles
508 W. Commerce St
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662)369-4782 9.5 PK-3 434 - Aberdeen Belle Shivers Middle School Grades: 4-8 | 531 students
9.6 miles
518 West Vine Street
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662)369-2649 9.6 4-8 531
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