Summary:
Saltillo, Mississippi is served by a single high school, Saltillo High School, which enrolls 939 students in grades 9–12 as part of the Lee County school district. The school holds a 3-star rating and currently ranks 114th out of 224 Mississippi high schools (49th percentile), placing it right in the middle of the state. It serves a community with a moderate poverty level, as 44.52% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, and the student-teacher ratio is a favorable 13.9 to 1.
Academically, Saltillo High outperforms its district in most subjects but sits just below the state average. Across seven reported tests, the school averages 60% proficient, compared to 56.3% for the district and 61% for the state. The standout subject is U.S. History, with an exceptional 87% proficiency rate—17 points above the state. The school also shows strong gains in Biology (+6.4 points) and English II (+3.7 points) from the previous year, though Algebra I declined by 4.6 points and remains a weak spot relative to the state. The graduation rate is a bright spot at 88.8%, well above the district's 83.2% and nearly matching the state's 89.2%.
The main concern is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 28.3%—higher than both the district (26.2%) and state (23.9%). This is an area worth watching, as it can impact test scores and graduation. Ranking has also slipped gradually from the 60th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 49th percentile now, suggesting other schools have improved faster. For parents, Saltillo High is a solid mid-tier choice: strong in history, improving in biology and English, with a good graduation rate—but attention to Algebra I and attendance could make a meaningful difference in student outcomes.
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