Serving 374 students in grades 9-12, Port Gibson 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 374 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Port Gibson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Port Gibson High School is 0.02, 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.
Port Gibson High School is ranked #723 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Port Gibson High School?
The graduation rate of Port Gibson High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Port Gibson High School?
374 students attend Port Gibson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Port Gibson High School students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Gibson High School?
Port Gibson High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Port Gibson High School offer ?
Port Gibson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Port Gibson High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 374 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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