Serving 239 students in grades 9-12, Madison Palmer High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 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: 239 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: M. S. Palmer High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Marks, MS, covering approximately 406.4 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 12.3 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 19.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madison Palmer High School's student population of 239 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
PRIDE. TRADITION. EXCELLENCE.
School Rankings
Madison Palmer 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 Madison Palmer High School is 0.06, 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
#487 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
97%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
40%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.7%
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 (02-03)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Palmer High School's ranking?
Madison Palmer High School is ranked #487 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madison Palmer High School?
The graduation rate of Madison Palmer High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Madison Palmer High School?
239 students attend Madison Palmer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Madison Palmer High School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madison Palmer High School?
Madison Palmer High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Madison Palmer High School offer ?
Madison Palmer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Madison Palmer High School part of?
Madison Palmer High School is part of Quitman County School District.
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