Humphreys County High School is a public senior high school in Belzoni, Mississippi, United States and a part of the Humphreys County School District. The attendance boundary of the school district, and therefore the school's attendance boundary, is all of Humphreys County.
Serving 427 students in grades 9-12, Humphreys County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Humphreys County High School's student population of 427 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Blue
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Humphreys County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Humphreys County High School is 0.11, 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
#669 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
94%
45%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.7%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Humphreys County High School's ranking?
Humphreys County High School is ranked #669 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Humphreys County High School?
The graduation rate of Humphreys County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Humphreys County High School?
427 students attend Humphreys County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Humphreys County High School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Humphreys County High School?
Humphreys County High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Humphreys County High School offer ?
Humphreys County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Humphreys County High School part of?
Humphreys County High School is part of Ms Achievement SD Of Humphreys County School District.
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