Serving 1,048 students in grades 9-12, Grenada High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,048 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grenada High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grenada High School's student population of 1,048 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,048 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Grenada High School ranks within the top 30% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grenada High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 795 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
51%
47%
White
46%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grenada High School's ranking?
Grenada High School is ranked #185 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grenada High School?
The graduation rate of Grenada High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Grenada High School?
1,048 students attend Grenada High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Grenada High School students are Black, 46% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grenada High School?
Grenada High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grenada High School offer ?
Grenada High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grenada High School part of?
Grenada High School is part of Grenada School District.
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