Serving 345 students in grades 7-12, Prentiss Senior 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 16% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)16%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
93%
47%
White
6%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)80-89%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prentiss Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Prentiss Senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 83%.
How many students attend Prentiss Senior High School?
345 students attend Prentiss Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Prentiss Senior High School students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prentiss Senior High School?
Prentiss Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prentiss Senior High School offer ?
Prentiss Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Prentiss Senior High School part of?
Prentiss Senior High School is part of Jefferson Davis County School District.
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