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Nettleton High School

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Nettleton High School ranks 150 th of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

150^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 35% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Nettleton High School is a public high school in Nettleton, Mississippi, serving 342 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Nettleton School District, which is ranked 79 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nettleton High School has maintained a relatively stable four-year graduation rate, ranging from 86.1% to 89.4% over the past few years, on par with nearby schools like Tupelo High School (89.4%) and Mooreville High School (89.4%). However, the school has experienced a concerning trend of high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.9% to 47.1%, significantly higher than the nearby schools. Nettleton High School's test scores, as measured by the MAAP exams, have been mixed, with strong performance in some areas but struggles in Algebra I and English II compared to state and district averages. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.9% to 99.19%, much higher than nearby schools like Tupelo High School (59.4%) and Amory High School (56.04%).

Nettleton High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but has generally trended downward, from a high of 68th out of 237 Mississippi high schools in 2016-2017 to a low of 150th out of 232 in 2024-2025. While the school shares some similarities with nearby schools, it stands out in several key areas, such as its high chronic absenteeism rates and mixed academic performance, particularly in core subject areas. The school's high percentage of students from low-income families may be a contributing factor to these challenges, and addressing these socioeconomic factors could be crucial in improving the school's overall performance and outcomes.

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 — 36th percentile in 2015 → 35th in 2025

Strengths

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

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (43% vs 66% meeting standards)

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

!Algebra I scores 18 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg43%

Mississippi avg66%

150^th of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Bottom 35%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

79^th of 130Nettleton 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
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 (2024-2025) ?

U.S. History181%+11 vs state

Algebra I49%-18 vs state

Biology48%-14 vs state

English II39%-11 vs state

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Schools Near Nettleton High School

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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
Nettleton High School	Public	9-12	165 Mullen Avenue	Nettleton	38858	Lee 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%)	34.4	150^th of 232 public high schools	35.3%		39.7	142^nd of 228 public high schools	37.7%	8	49.4	38.8	47.5	80.7	$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%)	12.6	202^nd of 232 public high schools	12.9%		12.8	204^th of 228 public high schools	10.5%	2	38.6	27.5	45.8	40.4	$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%)	20.9	181^st of 232 public high schools	22.0%		48.7	127^th of 228 public high schools	44.3%	54	82.1	30.0	72.5	62.5	$18,737
Okolona Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	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%)	75	59^th of 232 public high schools	74.6%		59.4	98^th of 228 public high schools	57.0%	39	75.2	59.1	64.8	77.9	$31,765
Amory Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	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%)	56.5	111^th of 232 public high schools	52.2%		51.9	116^th of 228 public high schools	49.1%	5	63.9	49.0	67.9	71.1	$12,106
Tupelo Lee County Vocational Technical School	Public	9-12	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%)	71.9	67^th of 232 public high schools	71.1%		58.6	99^th of 228 public high schools	56.6%	32	76.7	55.7	74.6	79.1	$12,841
Monroe County Advanced Learning Center	Public	10-12	52251 Highway 25 South	Amory	38821	Monroe County	Monroe County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 256-2495	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Nettleton High School

What district is Nettleton High School in?

Nettleton School District

Is Nettleton High School a good school?

Nettleton High School ranks 150^th of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Nettleton High School?

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

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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