East Marion High School vs. Columbia High School
Should I attend East Marion High School or Columbia 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 Marion High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Columbia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 343 students in grades 7-12, East Marion 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 465 students in grades 9-12, Columbia High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
343 students
465 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#509 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#329 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
76
-
Grade 8 Students
60
-
Grade 9 Students
58
162
Grade 10 Students
46
95
Grade 11 Students
48
93
Grade 12 Students
52
115
Ungraded Students
3
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
74%
45%
% White
25%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
