Serving 556 students in grades Kindergarten-13, Hamilton School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-13
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Hamilton High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Hamilton, MS, encompassing approximately 400 square miles, with a typical drive to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 10.6 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 26.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamilton School's student population of 556 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hamilton School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton School is 0.36, 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
#276 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.8%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-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 Hamilton School's ranking?
Hamilton School is ranked #276 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Hamilton School often compared to?
Hamilton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hatley School, Smithville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hamilton School?
The graduation rate of Hamilton School is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Hamilton School?
556 students attend Hamilton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hamilton School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hamilton School?
Hamilton School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hamilton School offer ?
Hamilton School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamilton School part of?
Hamilton School is part of Monroe County School District.
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