Serving 405 students in grades 9-12, Noxubee 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Noxubee County High School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Motto
OneTeam, One Goal
School Rankings
Noxubee 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 Noxubee County High School is 0.49, 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
#541 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
33%
45%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
64%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
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 Noxubee County High School's ranking?
Noxubee County High School is ranked #541 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Noxubee County High School?
The graduation rate of Noxubee County High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Noxubee County High School?
405 students attend Noxubee County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Noxubee County High School students are Two or more races, 33% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Noxubee County High School?
Noxubee County High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Noxubee County High School offer ?
Noxubee County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Noxubee County High School part of?
Noxubee County High School is part of Noxubee County School District.
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