Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Thrasher 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 43% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Thrasher High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Thrasher High School's student population of 425 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
Thrasher 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 Thrasher High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#492 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
7%
47%
White
86%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Thrasher High School is ranked #492 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thrasher High School?
The graduation rate of Thrasher High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Thrasher High School?
425 students attend Thrasher High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Thrasher High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thrasher High School?
Thrasher High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thrasher High School offer ?
Thrasher High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Thrasher High School part of?
Thrasher High School is part of Prentiss Co School District.
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