Serving 161 students in grades 9-12, Okolona 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 ≥80% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 161 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Okolona 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 Okolona High School is 0.12, 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.
Okolona High School is ranked #346 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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Okolona High School?
The graduation rate of Okolona High School is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Okolona High School?
161 students attend Okolona High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Okolona High School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okolona High School?
Okolona High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Okolona High School offer ?
Okolona High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Okolona High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 161 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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