90 S. Eshman Avenue
West Point, MS 39773
Rating
:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (662) 494-5083
Serving 1,084 students in grades 8-12,West Point 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 36% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,084 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in MS)Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)Science Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Point High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
West Point High School's student population of 1,084 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,084 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Point 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 West Point High School is 0.32, 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.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (MS)
Overall Testing Rank
#594 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
81%
47%
White
16%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.32
0.60
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
West Point Consolidated School Dist School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Point High School's ranking?
West Point High School is ranked #594 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Point High School?
The graduation rate of West Point High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend West Point High School?
1,084 students attend West Point High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of West Point High School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Point High School?
West Point High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Point High School offer ?
West Point High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is West Point High School part of?
West Point High School is part of West Point Consolidated School Dist School District.
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Point High School is West Point Voc Comp (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Fifth Street School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Church Hill Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
West Point Voc Comp
Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 0.1 miles 3413 East Church Hill Road
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-6176
0.1
9-12
n/a
East Side Elementary School
Grades: PK-K | 246 students 1 miles 1039 E Broad Street
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-4691
1
PK-K
246
Church Hill Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Grades: 1-2 | 362 students 1.4 miles 2050 W Church Hill Road
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5900
1.4
1-2
362
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 3-4 | 349 students 1.4 miles 237 Louis Odneal Road
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 495-6216
1.4
3-4
349
Fifth Street School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 5-7 | 589 students 1.5 miles 418 Fifth Street
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-2191
1.5
5-7
589
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