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Itawamba Agricultural High School

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Itawamba Agricultural High School ranks 34 th of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

34^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 224 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 85% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Itawamba Agricultural High School is a public high school in Fulton, Mississippi, serving 555 students in grades 9–12 as part of the Itawamba County School District. The school has emerged as one of the strongest academic performers in the region, ranking 34th out of 224 Mississippi high schools in 2025–2026 — an 85th percentile finish that earned 4 stars and represents a major rebound from the previous year's 91st-place ranking.

Academically, Itawamba stands out among nearby schools. In 2025–2026, it posted the highest Algebra I proficiency rate (78.2%) and Biology proficiency rate (78.0%) among its regional peers, exceeding both district and state averages. Its math performance has been especially strong historically, with Algebra I proficiency exceeding 90% in three of the past four years. The school also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (24.0%) in the area, well below Nettleton High School (47.1%), Mooreville High School (50.2%), and Shannon High School (53.9%). Mooreville High School remains the closest competitor, with a higher English II proficiency rate (67.3% vs. 57.7%) and a better graduation rate, but Itawamba leads in math, science, and overall state ranking.

Despite these strengths, graduation rates remain a concern. Itawamba's 88.2% graduation rate trails the state average (89.2%) and district average (90.1%), as well as several lower-ranked neighboring schools like Nettleton High School (92.5%) and Amory High School (91.2%). The school serves a predominantly working-class community, with 59.6% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, a moderate level compared to Shannon High School (79.6%) and Nettleton High School (80.4%) but higher than Mooreville High School (43.8%). Its 13:1 student-teacher ratio is the highest among peer schools, yet it continues to produce some of the best test scores in the area. If Itawamba can translate its academic success into higher graduation outcomes, it has the potential to become one of the top high schools in the region.

555

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,284

Per pupil spending ?

59.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11900 Highway 25 South
Fulton, MS 38843

(662) 862-3104

District: Itawamba County

Feeder schools for Itawamba Agricultural High School:

Elementary:	Dorsey Attendance Center
	Fairview Attendance Center
	Itawamba Attendance Center

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.8%

African American:

10.8%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 91st percentile in 2016 → 85th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (71% vs 60% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Mississippi high schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school71%

District avg65%

Mississippi avg60%

34^th of 224

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 15%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 9% (2016) to top 15% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

43^rd of 133Itawamba County 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
2026	77.9	34 of 224	84.8%	★★★★☆
2025	64.1	91 of 232	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	78.3	40 of 228	82.5%	★★★★☆
2023	77.3	39 of 226	82.7%	★★★★☆
2022	67.1	69 of 228	69.7%	★★★★☆
2021	46.0	119 of 231	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	65.1	71 of 233	69.5%	★★★★☆
2018	70.5	56 of 233	76.0%	★★★★☆
2017	78.0	34 of 237	85.7%	★★★★☆
2016	83.0	21 of 231	90.9%	★★★★★
2015	83.8	10 of 226	95.6%	★★★★★
2014	76.5	31 of 236	86.9%	★★★★☆
2013	79.9	30 of 238	87.4%	★★★★☆
2012	70.2	57 of 241	76.3%	★★★★☆
2011	74.4	35 of 244	85.7%	★★★★☆
2010	70.7	60 of 235	74.5%	★★★★☆
2009	71.1	58 of 235	75.3%	★★★★☆
2008	80.4	18 of 235	92.3%	★★★★★
2007	66.7	74 of 232	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	60.8	99 of 232	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	54.6	118 of 232	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2004	51.6	132 of 232	43.1%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I78%+12 vs state

Biology78%+15 vs state

English II58%+8 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, May 21, 2015

Great school and school district! Close Quote

by a citizen
Friday, August 6, 2010

School has high moral values that reflect the moral values of the community it serves. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, March 11, 2010

School violates students civil rights. Draconian attitudes from administrators and school board members. (look it up if you don't know what it means.) Close Quote

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP Algebra I (2026)	MAAP English II (2026)	MAAP Biology (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Biology End of Course	Total
Itawamba Agricultural High School	Public	9-12	11900 Highway 25 South	Fulton	38843	Itawamba County	Itawamba County	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 862-3104	555	43	13.0	59.6%	465 (83.8%)	60 (10.8%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	77.9	34^th of 224 public high schools	84.8%		64.1	91^st of 232 public high schools	60.8%	57	78.2	57.7	78.0	$11,284
Itawamba Career & Technical Center	Public	8-12	200 Career Technical Drive	Fulton	38843	Itawamba County	Itawamba County	No	No	No	No	(662) 862-3137	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mooreville High School	Public	9-12	115 Road 1429	Mooreville	38857	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	No	(662) 842-6859	445	38	11.6	43.8%	376 (84.5%)	24 (5.4%)	27 (6.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.4%)	75.4	41^st of 224 public high schools	81.7%		71.9	67^th of 232 public high schools	71.1%	26	71.8	67.3	72.3	$12,841
Nettleton High School	Public	9-12	165 Mullen Avenue	Nettleton	38858	Itawamba County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 963-2306	316	25	12.5	80.4%	208 (65.8%)	96 (30.4%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	44	125^th of 224 public high schools	44.2%		34.4	150^th of 232 public high schools	35.3%	25	58.5	39.1	74.4	$11,655
Amory High School	Public	9-12	1006 Sam Haskell Circle	Amory	38821	Monroe County	Amory School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 256-5753	444	38	11.7	62.2%	243 (54.7%)	169 (38.1%)	17 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)	54.9	101^st of 224 public high schools	54.9%		75	59^th of 232 public high schools	74.6%	42	67.3	55.8	51.7	$31,765
Amory Career Technical Center	Public	8-12	1006 Sam Haskell Circle	Amory	38821	Monroe County	Amory School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 256-7601	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Shannon High School	Public	9-12	218 Cherry St.	Shannon	38868	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 767-9566	529	51	10.3	79.6%	89 (16.8%)	402 (76.0%)	28 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.9%)	14.5	200^th of 224 public high schools	10.7%		12.6	202^nd of 232 public high schools	12.9%	2	33.3	39.8	27.5	$13,707

Frequently Asked Questions about Itawamba Agricultural High School

What schools feed into Itawamba Agricultural High School?

Itawamba Agricultural High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dorsey Attendance Center
Elementary : Fairview Attendance Center
Elementary : Itawamba Attendance Center

What is the racial makeup of Itawamba Agricultural High School?

Students at Itawamba Agricultural High School are 84% White, 11% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Itawamba Agricultural High School a good school?

Itawamba Agricultural High School ranks 34^th of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Itawamba Agricultural High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 555 students attended Itawamba Agricultural High School.

What district is Itawamba Agricultural High School in?

Itawamba County

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2023–24 graduation ratesSep 23, 2025

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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