Serving 455 students in grades 9-12, Rosa Fort 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 80-89% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 455 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Rosa Fort 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 Rosa Fort High School is 0.04, 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.
Rosa Fort High School is ranked #296 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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rosa Fort High School?
The graduation rate of Rosa Fort High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Rosa Fort High School?
455 students attend Rosa Fort High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Rosa Fort High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rosa Fort High School?
Rosa Fort High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rosa Fort High School offer ?
Rosa Fort High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rosa Fort High School part of?
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
Explore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 455 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Related School Videos
34:31
11:08
4:04
12:53
Related School News
TUNICA COUNTY, Miss. -- A Tunica teenager accused of bringing a gun into Rosa Fort High School is now being charged. The boy cannot be identified, due to his age, but he ...
TUNICA, Miss. — For the second day in a row, students at Rosa Fort High School are protesting the firing of their principal. Today, 50-75 students walked from the school to the superintendent's office ...
