East Central High School vs. Gautier High School
Should I attend East Central High School or Gautier High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
East Central 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
Gautier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 795 students in grades 9-12, East Central High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 880 students in grades 9-12, Gautier High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
795 students
880 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#77 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#145 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
221
240
Grade 10 Students
206
224
Grade 11 Students
190
211
Grade 12 Students
171
196
Ungraded Students
7
9
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
17%
% Black
3%
44%
% White
95%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.10
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%