Tishomingo County High School vs. Belmont School
Should you attend Tishomingo County High School or Belmont School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Tishomingo County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Belmont School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 605 students in grades 9-12, Tishomingo County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 844 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Belmont 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 67% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
605 students
844 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#124 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#162 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
82
Grade 1 Students
-
56
Grade 2 Students
-
63
Grade 3 Students
-
54
Grade 4 Students
-
49
Grade 5 Students
-
66
Grade 6 Students
-
69
Grade 7 Students
-
57
Grade 8 Students
-
48
Grade 9 Students
148
80
Grade 10 Students
185
80
Grade 11 Students
161
85
Grade 12 Students
106
55
Ungraded Students
5
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
11%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
90%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
12%
