Serving 611 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Pine Grove High School ranks in the top 50% 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 67% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Pine Grove High School's student population of 611 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pine Grove High School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Grove High School is 0.04, 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
#280 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
n/a
47%
White
98%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Pine Grove High School's ranking?
Pine Grove High School is ranked #280 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Pine Grove High School is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pine Grove High School?
611 students attend Pine Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Pine Grove High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Grove High School?
Pine Grove High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pine Grove High School offer ?
Pine Grove High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Grove High School part of?
Pine Grove High School is part of South Tippah School District.
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