Serving 272 students in grades 9-12, Charleston High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 272 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Charleston High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charleston High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Charleston High School is ranked #394 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charleston High School?
The graduation rate of Charleston High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Charleston High School?
272 students attend Charleston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Charleston High School students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charleston High School?
Charleston High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Charleston High School offer ?
Charleston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Charleston High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 272 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
