Petal High School vs. Oak Grove High School
Should I attend Petal High School or Oak Grove 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
Petal 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
Oak Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,233 students in grades 9-12, Petal 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 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,764 students in grades 9-12, Oak Grove High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,233 students
1,764 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
110 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#101 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#125 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
58%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
335
553
Grade 10 Students
290
433
Grade 11 Students
289
393
Grade 12 Students
295
363
Ungraded Students
24
22
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
19%
38%
% White
70%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%