Harrison Central High School vs. West Harrison High School
Should I attend Harrison Central High School or West Harrison 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
Harrison Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
West Harrison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,513 students in grades 9-12, Harrison Central 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 38% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,112 students in grades 9-12, West Harrison 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 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,513 students
1,112 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#283 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#68 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
507
357
Grade 10 Students
376
267
Grade 11 Students
330
279
Grade 12 Students
300
209
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
51%
31%
% White
37%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%