Serving 744 students in grades 9-12, Holmes County Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 14% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
744 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)14%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)11%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
100%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)70-74%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Holmes County 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Holmes County Central High School?
The graduation rate of Holmes County Central High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 84%.
How many students attend Holmes County Central High School?
744 students attend Holmes County Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Holmes County Central High School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holmes County Central High School?
Holmes County Central High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Holmes County Central High School offer ?
Holmes County Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Holmes County Central High School part of?
Holmes County Central High School is part of Holmes County School District.
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