Serving 245 students in grades 9-12, Svmh 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 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
245 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-64%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
Black
100%
47%
White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)75-79%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Holmes County School District
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Svmh High School?
The graduation rate of Svmh High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 78%.
How many students attend Svmh High School?
245 students attend Svmh High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Svmh High School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Svmh High School?
Svmh High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Svmh High School offer ?
Svmh High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Svmh High School part of?
Svmh High School is part of Holmes County School District.
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