Summary:
The Humphreys County School District in Mississippi has only one high school, Humphreys County High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The district and its lone high school face significant challenges, as evidenced by their low rankings and performance metrics compared to state averages.
Humphreys County High School is ranked 205th out of 232 Mississippi high schools for the 2024-2025 school year, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's ranking has been declining over the past few years, and the Humphreys County School District as a whole is ranked 128th out of 130 districts in the state. Academically, the high school's proficiency rates on standardized tests are substantially lower than the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with only 53% of students proficient in Algebra I and 26.5% proficient in English II, compared to state averages of 67.3% and 49.5%, respectively.
Additionally, Humphreys County High School faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate and a 23.9% chronic absenteeism rate. These factors likely contribute to the school's declining performance and the achievement gaps observed between Humphreys County High School and other schools in Mississippi. Addressing these challenges will require targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for the students in this district.
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