Summary:
The 73460 zip code is home to a single high school, Tishomingo High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has declined in recent years, dropping from a statewide ranking of 156 out of 439 schools in 2022-2023 to 252 out of 463 schools in 2024-2025. This suggests the need for targeted interventions to address the school's academic challenges.
Tishomingo High School's test scores are generally below the state averages, particularly in Mathematics (11% proficient or better vs. 18% statewide) and U.S. History (31% proficient or better vs. 42% statewide). However, the school's relatively small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7, could be an advantage in providing more personalized attention to students. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $10,783 in 2018-2019 suggests adequate funding, which could be leveraged to address the areas of underperformance.
One notable challenge facing Tishomingo High School is its high poverty level, with over 76% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This economic disadvantage may contribute to the school's higher chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0% in 2024-2025. Addressing the needs of this predominantly economically disadvantaged population could be a key focus for the school and the Tishomingo school district to improve overall academic performance and student outcomes.
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