Charleston High School

Charleston High School is a public high school serving 272 students in grades 9-12 in Charleston, Mississippi, which is part of the East Tallahatchie Consolidated School District. The school has faced some challenges, with fluctuating graduation rates, high chronic absenteeism, and lower-than-average test scores compared to state averages.

Charleston High School's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 76.8% to 89.4% in recent years, slightly below the state average. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.9% to 47.6%, significantly higher than the state average. On the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) exams, the school's proficiency rates have been lower than the state averages across subjects like Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its student population.

Interestingly, the closest nearby school, West Tallahatchie High School, which is part of the West Tallahatchie School District, generally outperforms Charleston High School on key metrics like graduation rates and test scores, despite also facing challenges with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism. Charleston High School's performance has declined over the past several years, dropping from a 3-star rating to a 0-star rating, suggesting the school may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.