Provine High School
Tel:
(601) 960-5393
Provine High School serves 1,141 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Provine High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Provine High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Provine High School's student population of 1,141 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,141 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers |
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School Comparison
Provine High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Provine High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #821 out of 825 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 4% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 99% | 48% |
| White | n/a | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.58 |
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Graduation Rate | 87% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jackson Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Provine High School is Jim Hill High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Hardy Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jackson Career Development Center Vocational School
0.2 miles
2703 First Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5322 0.2 n/a n/a - Jackson Hardy Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 438 students
0.4 miles
545 Ellis Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5362 0.4 6-8 438 - Jackson Pecan Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 465 students
0.7 miles
415 Claiborne Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5444 0.7 PK-5 465 - Jackson Clausell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 324 students
0.9 miles
3330 Harley Street
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5319 0.9 PK-5 324 - Jackson Isable Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 344 students
1.0 miles
1716 Isable Street
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5310 1.0 K-5 344
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