Serving 1,118 students in grades 9-12, George County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,118 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
George County High School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George County High School is 0.33, 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.
George County High School is ranked #231 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are George County High School often compared to?
George County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greene County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of George County High School?
The graduation rate of George County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend George County High School?
1,118 students attend George County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of George County High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George County High School?
George County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does George County High School offer ?
George County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is George County High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,118 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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