Serving 262 students in grades 9-12, Wilkinson County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (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
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Wilkinson County High School's student population of 262 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilkinson County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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
#522 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
98%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #522 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilkinson County High School?
The graduation rate of Wilkinson County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Wilkinson County High School?
262 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 13:1.
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 District.
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