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Nettleton High School

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Nettleton High School ranks 125 th of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

125^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 224 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 44% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Nettleton High School is a small public high school in Nettleton, Mississippi, serving 316 students in grades 9–12 as part of the Nettleton School District. The school's graduation rate is a standout strength at 92.5% for 2024–2025, above the state average of 89.2% and the highest among nearby schools, including Amory High School (91.2%), Mooreville High School (90.4%), Okolona High School (89.1%), Tupelo High School (84.2%), and Shannon High School (67.2%). This is especially notable given that the school serves a largely low-income student body, with 80.4% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.

Nettleton's academic performance is strikingly uneven. The school excels in science and history, with Biology proficiency at 74.4% and U.S. History at 80.7% — both well above state averages and competitive with much wealthier neighbors. However, English II proficiency sits at just 39.1%, well below the state average of 49.3%, and Algebra I is also below the statewide figure. Chronic absenteeism is a major concern: 47.1% of students were chronically absent in 2023–2024, nearly double the state rate of 23.9% and among the highest in the region.

Despite the high absenteeism, Nettleton graduates students at a far higher rate than Shannon High School, a demographically similar school located just 5.9 miles away. Nettleton outperforms Shannon in nearly every subject, including Algebra I (58.5% vs. 33.3%) and Biology (74.4% vs. 27.5%). The school's state ranking has been volatile, ranging from the 71st percentile in 2016–2017 to the 35th percentile in 2024–2025, which suggests it has the capacity to perform at a higher level. With a student-teacher ratio of 12.5, improving attendance and strengthening math and English outcomes will be essential for building on the school's graduation success.

316

Students ?

12.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,655

Per pupil spending ?

80.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

165 Mullen Avenue
Nettleton, MS 38858

(662) 963-2306

District: Nettleton School District

Feeder schools for Nettleton High School:

Elementary:	Nettleton Elementary School
	Nettleton Primary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.8%

African American:

30.4%

Hispanic:

2.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 45th percentile in 2016 → 44th in 2026

Strengths

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Mississippi average (89%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (55% vs 60% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (47% vs 24% Mississippi)

!English II scores 10 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg55%

Mississippi avg60%

125^th of 224

Mississippi public high schools ?

Bottom 44%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

60^th of 133Nettleton 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	44.0	125 of 224	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.4	150 of 232	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.7	142 of 228	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	65.6	72 of 226	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.8	125 of 228	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.9	130 of 231	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	58.1	86 of 233	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.0	129 of 233	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	65.9	68 of 237	71.3%	★★★★☆
2016	45.6	126 of 231	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	32.6	145 of 226	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	51.9	115 of 236	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	47.3	130 of 238	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	54.4	113 of 241	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	72.0	47 of 244	80.7%	★★★★☆
2010	70.9	58 of 235	75.3%	★★★★☆
2009	72.1	54 of 235	77.0%	★★★★☆
2008	64.3	87 of 235	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	80.5	11 of 232	95.3%	★★★★★
2006	59.5	106 of 232	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	65.6	74 of 232	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2004	68.5	62 of 232	73.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Biology74%+11 vs state

Algebra I58%-8 vs state

English II39%-10 vs state

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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
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
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
Okolona High School	Public	9-12	404 Howard Gunn Street	Okolona	38860	Chickasaw County	Okolona School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 447-2362	149	20	7.5	100.0%	4 (2.7%)	137 (91.9%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.0%)	37.7	142^nd of 224 public high schools	36.6%		20.9	181^st of 232 public high schools	22.0%	39	47.5	26.4	81.1	$18,737
Okolona Vocational Complex	Public	8-12	605 North Church St	Okolona	38860	Chickasaw County	Okolona School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 447-3331	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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)
Tupelo High School	Public	9-12	4125 Golden Wave Drive	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 841-8970	2,123	153	13.8	61.5%	696 (32.8%)	1,075 (50.6%)	241 (11.4%)	42 (2.0%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (3.2%)	50.8	112^th of 224 public high schools	50.0%		56.5	111^th of 232 public high schools	52.2%	1	60.1	51.8	59.2	$12,106
Tupelo Lee County Vocational Technical School	Public	8-12	4125 Golden Wave Drive	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 841-8990	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
Lee County Career & Technical School	Public	8-12	221 Honeycomb Way	Tupelo	38803	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	No	(662) 432-1090	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Nettleton High School

What is the racial makeup of Nettleton High School?

Students at Nettleton High School are 66% White, 30% African American, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Nettleton High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 316 students attended Nettleton High School.

Is Nettleton High School a good school?

Nettleton High School ranks 125^th of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Nettleton High School in?

Nettleton School District

What schools feed into Nettleton High School?

Nettleton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Nettleton Elementary School
Elementary : Nettleton Primary School

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