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Yazoo City High School

1825 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 632 students in grades 9-12, Yazoo City 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Yazoo City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Yazoo City High School's student population of 632 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
632 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Yazoo City 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 Yazoo City High School is 0.02, 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.
This School
State Level (MS)
#796 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Yazoo City High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Yazoo City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Yazoo City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Yazoo City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Yazoo City High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
99%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Yazoo City High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Yazoo City High School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Yazoo City High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Yazoo City High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Yazoo City High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
75-79%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Yazoo City High School and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Yazoo City High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Yazoo City High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yazoo City High School's ranking?
Yazoo City High School is ranked #796 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yazoo City High School?
The graduation rate of Yazoo City High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Yazoo City High School?
632 students attend Yazoo City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Yazoo City High School students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yazoo City High School?
Yazoo City High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yazoo City High School offer ?
Yazoo City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yazoo City High School part of?
Yazoo City High School is part of Yazoo City Municipal School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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