Hamilton High School vs. Smithville High School
Should you attend Hamilton High School or Smithville High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Smithville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hamilton 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 55% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Smithville 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 70% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
581 students
567 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#276 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#146 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70-74%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
57
59
Grade 1 Students
43
36
Grade 2 Students
36
34
Grade 3 Students
37
43
Grade 4 Students
40
40
Grade 5 Students
46
43
Grade 6 Students
37
33
Grade 7 Students
28
39
Grade 8 Students
52
52
Grade 9 Students
45
53
Grade 10 Students
56
50
Grade 11 Students
48
40
Grade 12 Students
44
42
Ungraded Students
12
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
2%
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% Black
13%
3%
% White
83%
95%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
