Rosa Scott School vs. Velma Jackson High School
Should you attend Rosa Scott School or Velma Jackson High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Rosa Scott School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Velma Jackson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 415 students in grades 9, Rosa Scott School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 213 students in grades 9-12, Velma Jackson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Grades Offered
9
9-12
Total Students
415 students
213 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
7:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#335 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
40-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40-49%
n/a
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
40-49%
Graduation Rate
<50%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
n/a
Grade 9 Students
415
61
Grade 10 Students
-
45
Grade 11 Students
-
59
Grade 12 Students
-
45
Ungraded Students
-
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
n/a
% Black
31%
100%
% White
55%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.60
0.00
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
