Serving 304 students in grades 9-12, Kemper 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kemper County High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in De Kalb, MS, encompassing approximately 767 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 21.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kemper County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Kemper County High School's student population of 304 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
304 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The Wildcat Way!
School Rankings
Kemper 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 Kemper County High School is 0.13, 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
#550 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Black
93%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
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)31.9%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
Showing 2004–2015. Full 17-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 Kemper County High School's ranking?
Kemper County High School is ranked #550 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kemper County High School?
The graduation rate of Kemper County High School is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Kemper County High School?
304 students attend Kemper County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Kemper County High School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kemper County High School?
Kemper County High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kemper County High School offer ?
Kemper County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kemper County High School part of?
Kemper County High School is part of Kemper County School District.
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