Winona Secondary School (Closed 2021)

301 Fairground Street
Winona, MS 38967
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 437 students in grades 7-12, Winona Secondary School ranks in the top 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 was 41% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MS)
(17-18)
41%
43%
(17-18)
37%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
59%
47%
White
40%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
(17-18)
80-84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School District Name
Winona Separate School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winona Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Winona Secondary School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 84%.
How many students attend Winona Secondary School?
437 students attend Winona Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Winona Secondary School students are Black, 40% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winona Secondary School?
Winona Secondary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Winona Secondary School offer ?
Winona Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Winona Secondary School part of?
Winona Secondary School is part of Winona Separate School District.

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