Serving 577 students in grades 9-13, Tishomingo Co. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Tishomingo County High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 444.5 square miles in and around Iuka, MS. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 24.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tishomingo Co. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tishomingo Co. High School's student population of 577 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
577 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1991
School Motto
Together we strive to prepare every student to be productive citizens by ensuring excellence.
School Rankings
Tishomingo Co. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tishomingo Co. High School is 0.19, 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
#131 out of 795 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Braves
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tishomingo Co. High School's ranking?
Tishomingo Co. High School is ranked #131 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Tishomingo Co. High School often compared to?
Tishomingo Co. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belmont Schools by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tishomingo Co. High School?
The graduation rate of Tishomingo Co. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Tishomingo Co. High School?
577 students attend Tishomingo Co. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Tishomingo Co. High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tishomingo Co. High School?
Tishomingo Co. High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tishomingo Co. High School offer ?
Tishomingo Co. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tishomingo Co. High School part of?
Tishomingo Co. High School is part of Tishomingo County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I currently moved here to Tishomingo County High School and I have really enjoyed it. The teachers and staff are very kind and helpful. The students are nice and funny. The teachers here actually care and want to help you and help keep your grades up. I love this school and its better than the school i went to up to my ninth grade year second semester.
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