Serving 198 students in grades 7-12, John F Kennedy Memorial Hi 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
99%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of John F Kennedy Memorial Hi School?
The graduation rate of John F Kennedy Memorial Hi School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 84%.
How many students attend John F Kennedy Memorial Hi School?
198 students attend John F Kennedy Memorial Hi School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of John F Kennedy Memorial Hi School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John F Kennedy Memorial Hi School?
John F Kennedy Memorial Hi School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Memorial Hi School offer ?
John F Kennedy Memorial Hi School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is John F Kennedy Memorial Hi School part of?
John F Kennedy Memorial Hi School is part of North Bolivar Consolidated School District.
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