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George County High School

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George County High School ranks 80 th of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

80^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 66% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

George County High School is a public high school located in Lucedale, Mississippi, serving 1,118 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the George County School District, which is ranked 35 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

George County High School has consistently performed well on state assessments, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages in core subjects like Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. The school's four-year graduation rates have also been high, ranging from 88.9% to 95.7% over the past few years, which are consistently higher than the state average. However, the school has experienced a relatively high rate of chronic absenteeism, an area of concern that requires immediate attention.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Greene County High School and East Central High School, George County High School performs similarly or slightly lower on state assessments. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the need for targeted support and interventions to address the unique challenges faced by this student population and ensure their continued academic success.

1,115

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,494

Per pupil spending ?

52.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9284 Hwy 63s
Lucedale, MS 39452

(601) 947-3116

District: George County School District

Feeder schools for George County High School:

Elementary:	Agricola Elementary School
	Benndale Elementary School
	Central Elementary School
	Lc Hatcher Elementary School
	More...
	Lt Taylor Intermediate School
	Rocky Creek Elementary School
Middle:	George County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.4%

African American:

10.1%

Two or more races:

6.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 55th percentile in 2022 → 66th in 2025

Strengths

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Mississippi average (89%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 66th (2025) from a 55th-percentile low (2022)

✓Above the Mississippi median (66th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (41% vs 24% Mississippi)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

District avg63%

Mississippi avg66%

80^th of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 34%▼ down 20 pts since 2015

From top 14% (2015) to top 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

35^th of 130George County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	67.7	80 of 232	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.1	55 of 228	75.9%	★★★★☆
2023	62.4	82 of 226	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.7	103 of 228	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	82.7	24 of 231	89.6%	★★★★★
2019	69.5	60 of 233	74.2%	★★★★☆
2018	65.4	67 of 233	71.2%	★★★★☆
2017	71.1	58 of 237	75.5%	★★★★☆
2016	67.5	64 of 231	72.3%	★★★★☆
2015	75.7	32 of 226	85.8%	★★★★☆
2014	48.9	124 of 236	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	63.6	84 of 238	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.8	81 of 241	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	50.8	131 of 244	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	48.6	132 of 235	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	54.6	116 of 235	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	67.2	70 of 235	70.2%	★★★★☆
2007	59.6	101 of 232	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	38.4	165 of 232	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	57.3	113 of 232	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2004	56.0	121 of 232	47.8%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I78%+11 vs state

U.S. History178%+8 vs state

Biology73%+11 vs state

English II52%+3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP English II (2025)	MAAP Biology (2025)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
George County High School	Public	9-12	9284 Hwy 63s	Lucedale	39452	George County	George County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 947-3116	1,115	84	13.2	52.5%	863 (77.4%)	113 (10.1%)	61 (5.5%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (6.5%)	67.7	80^th of 232 public high schools	65.5%		72.1	55^th of 228 public high schools	75.9%	25	78.3	52.2	72.8	77.6	$10,494
George County Alternative	Public	7-12	9284 Old HWY 63 South	Lucedale	39452	George County	George County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 947-6993	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
East Central High School	Public	9-12	21700 Slider Road	Moss Point	39562	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 283-3120	777	51	15.1	48.5%	703 (90.5%)	22 (2.8%)	24 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.5%)	83.9	27^th of 232 public high schools	88.4%		84.2	19^th of 228 public high schools	91.7%	8	84.3	62.4	83.0	86.0	$11,563
Greene County High School	Public	9-12	4336 High School Road	Leakesville	39451	Greene County	Greene County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 394-5290	446	37	11.9	99.3%	274 (61.4%)	89 (20.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (17.7%)	76.3	54^th of 232 public high schools	76.7%		79.5	35^th of 228 public high schools	84.6%	19	87.2	57.1	77.7	84.2	$14,234
Greene County Vocational Technical	Public	9-12	173 Vo-Tech Road	Leakesville	39451	Greene County	Greene County Schools	No	No	No	No	(601) 394-2973	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about George County High School

Is George County High School a good school?

George County High School ranks 80^th of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of George County High School?

Students at George County High School are 77% White, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What schools feed into George County High School?

George County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Agricola Elementary School
Elementary : Benndale Elementary School
Elementary : Central Elementary School
Elementary : Lc Hatcher Elementary School
Elementary : Lt Taylor Intermediate School
Elementary : Rocky Creek Elementary School
Middle : George County Middle School

What district is George County High School in?

George County School District

How many students attend George County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,115 students attended George County High School.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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