Serving 182 students in grades 7-12, East Oktibbeha County 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
182 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
100%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)70-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Starkville- Oktibbeha Consolidated School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Oktibbeha County High School?
The graduation rate of East Oktibbeha County High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 82%.
How many students attend East Oktibbeha County High School?
182 students attend East Oktibbeha County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of East Oktibbeha County High School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Oktibbeha County High School?
East Oktibbeha County High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Oktibbeha County High School offer ?
East Oktibbeha County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is East Oktibbeha County High School part of?
East Oktibbeha County High School is part of Starkville- Oktibbeha Consolidated School District.
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