Shannon High School vs. Saltillo High School
Should I attend Shannon High School or Saltillo 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
Shannon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Saltillo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 517 students in grades 9-12, Shannon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (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 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 953 students in grades 9-12, Saltillo High School ranks in the top 30% 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 39% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
517 students
953 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#567 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#204 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
144
265
Grade 10 Students
130
238
Grade 11 Students
132
209
Grade 12 Students
99
230
Ungraded Students
12
11
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
1%
% Black
74%
14%
% White
20%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
