Summary:
The city of Iuka, Mississippi is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Tishomingo County High School, Iuka Elementary School, and Iuka Middle School. These schools are part of the Tishomingo County Sp Mun School District.
Tishomingo County High School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, ranking in the top 32% of Mississippi high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive test scores, with proficiency rates exceeding state averages in Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. Additionally, Tishomingo County High School maintains a strong 4-year graduation rate of 89.4%.
Iuka Elementary School also performs well, ranking in the top 38% of Mississippi elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school's test scores in 3rd and 4th grade ELA and Math exceed both the district and state averages. In contrast, Iuka Middle School has more mixed results, with some grade levels performing above the district and state, while others fall below. Across all three schools, the chronic absenteeism rate is a concerning 23.9%, and the free/reduced lunch rates range from 59.34% to 64.72%, suggesting the need to consider the impact of socioeconomic factors on student performance and the availability of support services.
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