Serving 1,154 students in grades 9-12, West Harrison High School ranks in the top 1% 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 91% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,154 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 91% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 81% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
West Harrison High School ranks within the top 1% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Harrison High School is 0.59, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Harrison High School?
The graduation rate of West Harrison High School is 91%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend West Harrison High School?
1,154 students attend West Harrison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of West Harrison High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Harrison High School?
West Harrison High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Harrison High School offer ?
West Harrison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Harrison High School part of?
West Harrison is a great school that has caring and dedicated teachers and administrators. Created to ease the over-population of Harrison Central High School, West Harrison has grown into a level A school--the only high school in the district to garner such an honor--in just five short years of existence. I'm so proud to be a part of such a wonderful school environment.
- Posted by Teacher - james
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,154 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 91% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 81% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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