Serving 382 students in grades 9-12, Seminary High School ranks in the top 50% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Seminary High School serves the southeast part of its school district in Seminary, MS, covering an area of approximately 136.2 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.4 miles to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seminary High School's student population of 382 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Seminary High School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seminary High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#363 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.5%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
5%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seminary High School's ranking?
Seminary High School is ranked #363 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Seminary High School often compared to?
Seminary High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Collins High School, Mt. Olive Attendance Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Seminary High School?
The graduation rate of Seminary High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Seminary High School?
382 students attend Seminary High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Seminary High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Seminary High School?
Seminary High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Seminary High School offer ?
Seminary High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Seminary High School part of?
Seminary High School is part of Covington County School District.
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