South Delta High School
South Delta High School serves 243 students in grades 9-12.
South Delta 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 percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (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 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
South Delta 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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
South Delta High School's student population of 243 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 243 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Delta 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 South Delta High School is 0.06, 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 | #635 out of 825 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 97% | 48% |
| White | 2% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.58 |
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Graduation Rate | 70-74% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Delta School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Delta High School is Simmons High School (18.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is South Delta Middle School (5.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is South Delta Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rolling Fork South Delta Vocational Complex Vocational School
0.7 miles
285 Maple Street
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-2029 0.7 n/a n/a - Rolling Fork South Delta Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 26%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 422 students10
0.8 miles
138 Weathers Avenue
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4849 0.8 PK-5 422 - Anguilla South Delta Middle School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 186 students10
5.7 miles
86 Middle School Street
Anguilla, MS 38721
(662) 873-6535 5.7 6-8 186 - Hollandale Sanders Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 355 students10
18.2 miles
502 West Washington Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2024 18.2 PK-6 355 - Hollandale Simmons High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 272 students10
18.2 miles
501 West Washington Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2228 18.2 7-12 272
School Reviews
| 2 i don't think that schol is recommended for no parents because of the abuse and neglect that the students endure from the staff. they are always talking about how the children are but it is the staff as well because if they come in with a positive attitude then they will get that feed back in return. these are young adults so lets start treating them like that. my child and no other child should have to endure abuse especially if they are trying to escape it from home and have to come to school and get the same treatment. - Posted by Parent - buter |
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