Serving 387 students in grades 6-8, Humphreys Junior 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 was 17% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 13% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)17%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)13%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
96%
45%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
How many students attend Humphreys Junior High School?
387 students attend Humphreys Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Humphreys Junior High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Humphreys Junior High School?
Humphreys Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Humphreys Junior High School offer ?
Humphreys Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Humphreys Junior High School part of?
Humphreys Junior High School is part of Humphreys County School District.
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