Wheeler High School
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(662) 365-2629
Wheeler High School serves 593 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Wheeler High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Wheeler High School's student population of 593 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 593 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
Wheeler High School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Wheeler High School is 0.15, 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 | #217 out of 825 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 48% |
| White | 92% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.58 |
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Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Prentiss County 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 Wheeler High School is Baldwyn High School (4.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Baldwyn Baldwyn Career Advancement Center Vocational School
4.7 miles
120 Vandiver Street
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-1000 4.7 n/a n/a - Baldwyn Baldwyn High School Math: 46% | Reading: 37%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-12 | 475 students10
4.8 miles
512 North Fourth Street
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-1020 4.8 5-12 475 - Baldwyn Baldwyn Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-4 | 315 students10
5.3 miles
515 Bender Circle
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-1010 5.3 K-4 315 - Booneville Northeast Ms Regional Alternative Alternative School
5.9 miles
103 Medical Drive, P.o. Box 24
Booneville, MS 38829
(601) 728-7144 5.9 n/a n/a - Booneville Anderson Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-4 | 515 students10
6.5 miles
111 Anderson Street
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5465 6.5 K-4 515
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