Serving 731 students in grades 9-12, Mercer County Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Mercer County Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mercer County Senior High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mercer County Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Mercer County Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mercer County Senior High School?
731 students attend Mercer County Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Mercer County Senior High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer County Senior High School?
Mercer County Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mercer County Senior High School offer ?
Mercer County Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mercer County Senior High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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