Olive Branch High School is a suburban public high school in Olive Branch, Mississippi, United States, part of the Memphis metropolitan area. Its mascot is a conquistador and its school colors are blue, gold, and white. Olive Branch is a part of the DeSoto County School District.
Serving 1,058 students in grades 9-12, Olive Branch High School ranks in the top 20% 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 87% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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: 1,058 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Olive Branch High School serves the northeast part of Olive Branch, MS, covering an area of approximately 14.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3 miles to the zone edge and the furthest edge being 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olive Branch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Olive Branch High School's student population of 1,058 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,058 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Motto
GO QUISTORS!
School Rankings
Olive Branch High School ranks within the top 20% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olive Branch High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#151 out of 795 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Quistors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olive Branch High School's ranking?
Olive Branch High School is ranked #151 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Olive Branch High School often compared to?
Olive Branch High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewisburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olive Branch High School?
The graduation rate of Olive Branch High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Olive Branch High School?
1,058 students attend Olive Branch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Olive Branch High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Olive Branch High School?
Olive Branch High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Olive Branch High School offer ?
Olive Branch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Olive Branch High School part of?
Olive Branch High School is part of Desoto County School District.
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