Serving 527 students in grades 9-13, 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shannon High School serves the southern part of its district in Shannon, MS, covering an area of approximately 103.6 square miles. Families typically find that it takes 10-15 minutes to drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 10.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shannon High School's student population of 527 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Shannon High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shannon High School is 0.39, 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
#612 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
76%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.3%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-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 Shannon High School's ranking?
Shannon High School is ranked #612 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Shannon High School often compared to?
Shannon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saltillo High School, Houlka Attendance Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shannon High School?
The graduation rate of Shannon High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Shannon High School?
527 students attend Shannon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Shannon High School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shannon High School?
Shannon High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shannon High School offer ?
Shannon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shannon High School part of?
Shannon High School is part of Lee County School District.
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