West Oktibbeha County High School (Closed 2016)
West Oktibbeha County High School served 123 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 27%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 33%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 123 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 20-24% | 27% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 40-49% | 33% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 4% |
| Black | 89% | 48% |
| White | 11% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.58 |
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Graduation Rate (14-15) | 40-59% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Starkville- Oktibbeha Consolidated School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to West Oktibbeha County High School is East Webster High School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Maben East Webster High School Math: 58% | Reading: 50%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-12 | 507 students10
0.0 miles
195 Old Cumberland Rd.
Maben, MS 39750
(662) 263-5321 0 6-12 507 - Mathiston East Webster Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 52%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 421 students10
2.7 miles
230 South Street
Mathiston, MS 39752
(662) 263-8373 2.7 K-5 421 - Eupora Webster County Career & Technol Center Vocational School
10.5 miles
605 Hall Road
Eupora, MS 39744
(662) 258-8206 10.5 n/a n/a - Eupora Eupora High School Math: 41% | Reading: 38%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-12 | 471 students10
10.7 miles
65 Clark Avenue
Eupora, MS 39744
(662) 258-4041 10.7 6-12 471 - Eupora Eupora Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 464 students10
11.3 miles
1 Naron Street
Eupora, MS 39744
(662) 258-6735 11.3 K-5 464
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