Wilkinson County High School serves 289 students in grades 9-12.
Wilkinson County 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilkinson County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Wilkinson County High School's student population of 289 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilkinson County High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Wilkinson County High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#727 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
98%
47%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilkinson County High School's ranking?
Wilkinson County High School is ranked #727 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilkinson County High School?
The graduation rate of Wilkinson County High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Wilkinson County High School?
289 students attend Wilkinson County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Wilkinson County High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilkinson County High School?
Wilkinson County High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilkinson County High School offer ?
Wilkinson County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wilkinson County High School part of?
Wilkinson County High School is part of Wilkinson Co School Dist School District.
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