Serving 1,240 students in grades 9-12, Lewisburg High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lewisburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lewisburg High School's student population of 1,240 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lewisburg High School ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewisburg High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
10%
47%
White
82%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewisburg High School's ranking?
Lewisburg High School is ranked #19 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Lewisburg High School often compared to?
Lewisburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hernando High School, Olive Branch High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lewisburg High School?
The graduation rate of Lewisburg High School is 94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lewisburg High School?
1,240 students attend Lewisburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lewisburg High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewisburg High School?
Lewisburg High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lewisburg High School offer ?
Lewisburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lewisburg High School part of?
Lewisburg High School is part of Desoto Co School Dist School District.
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