George County High School

Summary:

George County High School is a public high school serving 1,104 students in grades 9-12 in Lucedale, Mississippi. The school is part of the George County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

George County High School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average on MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests across subjects like Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. For example, the school's 2023-2024 Algebra I proficiency rate was 74%, compared to the state average of 67.4%. However, the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with over 99% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This is higher than the nearby Greene County High School and East Central High School, which have lower free/reduced lunch rates.

Another notable difference is the racial makeup of George County High School, which has a significantly higher percentage of white students (82.34%) compared to Greene County High School (78.41%) and East Central High School (94.92%). Despite these demographic differences, George County High School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of around 14.4, similar to the nearby schools. While the school's academic performance is commendable, there is still room for improvement, particularly in subjects like English II, where the proficiency rate is lower than the state average. Overall, George County High School appears to be a strong-performing school that is navigating the challenges of serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 9284 Hwy 63s
       Lucedale, MS  39452


(601) 947-3116

District: George County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
55th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,612 Help


Feeder schools for George County High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  1,104

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.3%
African American:
9.8%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details George County High School ranks better than 75.9% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.3%), African American (9.8%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George County High School is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare George County High School employs 76.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at George County High School is $8,612.
Schooldigger Rankings:

George County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks George County High School 55th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See George County High School in the ranking list.)

George County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks George County School District 31st of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for George County High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.98 121st 232 47.8%
2005 57.28 113th 232 51.3%
2006 38.44 165th 232 28.9%
2007 59.56 101st 232 56.5%
2008 67.21 70th 235 70.2%
2009 54.60 116th 235 50.6%
2010 48.62 132nd 235 43.8%
2011 50.75 131st 244 46.3%
2012 62.80 81st 241 66.4%
2013 63.65 84th 238 64.7%
2014 48.89 124th 236 47.5%
2015 75.67 32nd 226 85.8%
2016 67.54 64th 231 72.3%
2017 71.11 58th 237 75.5%
2018 65.36 67th 233 71.2%
2019 69.51 60th 233 74.2%
2021 82.71 24th 231 89.6%
2022 56.73 103rd 228 54.8%
2023 62.44 82nd 226 63.7%
2024 72.08 55th 228 75.9%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

George County High School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for George County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 880 113 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 993
1991 847 126 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 973
1992 890 122 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1012
1993 861 126 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 990
1994 833 136 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 974
1995 896 157 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1056
1996 896 157 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1056
1997 902 152 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1057
1998 878 142 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1025
1999 887 151 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1043
2000 908 132 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1043
2001 901 138 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1044
2002 845 124 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 975
2003 845 124 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 975
2004 870 131 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 1011
2005 916 138 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1064
2006 954 143 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1106
2007 949 152 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1111
2008 1027 154 4 11 2 n/a n/a 0 1198
2009 1034 136 4 12 2 0 0 0 1188
2010 1044 128 1 13 1 0 4 0 1191
2011 1051 115 0 16 0 0 4 0 1186
2012 1025 106 1 14 0 0 5 0 1151
2013 976 105 2 16 2 0 9 0 1110
2014 1005 115 3 18 2 0 5 0 1148
2015 1032 126 6 22 2 0 3 0 1191
2016 1050 118 5 26 1 0 6 0 1206
2017 1031 112 5 25 1 0 6 0 1180
2018 989 89 6 39 7 1 22 0 1153
2019 904 81 8 36 4 0 29 0 1062
2020 900 79 5 34 3 0 32 0 1053
2021 890 85 7 36 3 0 32 0 1053
2022 893 103 6 28 3 0 45 0 1078
2023 909 108 4 39 3 0 41 0 1104

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at George County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 993 46.6 21.3 n/a
1991 973 47.4 20.5 n/a
1992 1012 50.7 19.9 37.2
1993 990 53.0 18.7 38.6
1994 974 51.7 18.8 40.1
1995 1056 57.3 18.4 39.2
1996 1056 57.3 18.4 39.2
1997 1057 58.4 18.1 43.4
1998 1025 57.6 17.8 43
1999 1043 66.8 15.6 56.9
2000 1043 64.6 16.1 53.4
2001 1044 65.3 16.0 57.2
2002 975 65.4 14.9 56.7
2003 975 65.4 14.9 56.7
2004 1011 63.2 16.0 39.3
2005 1064 63.2 16.8 41.1
2006 1106 67.5 16.4 60
2007 1111 69.1 16.1 47.8
2008 1198 75.5 15.9 46.8
2009 1188 76.8 15.5 53.5
2010 1191 75.5 15.7 61.2
2011 1186 72.0 16.4 60.7
2012 1151 68.8 16.7 62.6
2013 1110 75.1 14.7 63.7
2014 1148 77.0 14.9 61.1
2015 1191 76.0 15.6 59.1
2016 1206 78.0 15.4 62.5
2017 1180 78.5 15.0 61.8
2018 1153 77.6 14.8 59.8
2019 1062 73.8 14.3 57.5
2020 1053 74.9 14.0 57.1
2021 1053 72.7 14.4 99.7
2022 1078 74.0 14.5 99.7
2023 1104 76.2 14.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio George County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 993 46.6 21.3 n/a
1991 973 47.4 20.5 n/a
1992 1012 50.7 19.9 37.2
1993 990 53.0 18.7 38.6
1994 974 51.7 18.8 40.1
1995 1056 57.3 18.4 39.2
1996 1056 57.3 18.4 39.2
1997 1057 58.4 18.1 43.4
1998 1025 57.6 17.8 43
1999 1043 66.8 15.6 56.9
2000 1043 64.6 16.1 53.4
2001 1044 65.3 16.0 57.2
2002 975 65.4 14.9 56.7
2003 975 65.4 14.9 56.7
2004 1011 63.2 16.0 39.3
2005 1064 63.2 16.8 41.1
2006 1106 67.5 16.4 60
2007 1111 69.1 16.1 47.8
2008 1198 75.5 15.9 46.8
2009 1188 76.8 15.5 53.5
2010 1191 75.5 15.7 61.2
2011 1186 72.0 16.4 60.7
2012 1151 68.8 16.7 62.6
2013 1110 75.1 14.7 63.7
2014 1148 77.0 14.9 61.1
2015 1191 76.0 15.6 59.1
2016 1206 78.0 15.4 62.5
2017 1180 78.5 15.0 61.8
2018 1153 77.6 14.8 59.8
2019 1062 73.8 14.3 57.5
2020 1053 74.9 14.0 57.1
2021 1053 72.7 14.4 99.7
2022 1078 74.0 14.5 99.7
2023 1104 76.2 14.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for George County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $201 (2.3%) $8,411 (97.7%) $8,612

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on George County High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 60th of 233 High schoolsRanks 82nd of 226 High schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (George County High School)66.277.8
 11.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (George County School District)66.277.8
 11.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (George County High School)46.250.7
 4.5%
   End of Course English II (George County School District)46.250.7
 4.5%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course Biology (George County High School)67.865.6
 2.2%
   End of Course Biology (George County School District)67.865.6
 2.2%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (George County High School)56.871.2
 14.4%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (George County School District)56.871.2
 14.4%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)55.571.4
 15.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10621104
 4%
African American81108
 33.3%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic3639
 8.3%
Pacific Islander00
White904909
 0.6%
Two or More Races2941
 41.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.5%100%
 42.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about George County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,104 students attended George County High School.

George County High School ranks 55th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at George County High School are 82% White, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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