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#92 of 863 schools in MS

Top 11% in state

Blue Mountain High School

School · South Tippah School Dist · Blue Mountain, MS

A South Tippah School Dist school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

408 West Mill St, Blue Mountain, MS 38610

  • Math 57% vs MS 55% (2025)
  • Reading 52% vs MS 48% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61.5% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.6% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+7.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.8 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.9:1
District spending per student$11,762
Chronic Absenteeism25.7%

Students at Blue Mountain High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency57%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
55%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency52%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
57%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 46 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Blue Mountain High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$43,854

Median home value

$98,800

Median rent

$877/mo

College educated

9.9%

Homeownership

76.4%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38610; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pine Grove High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–12Not available611Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

South Tippah School Dist

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$11,762NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Blue Mountain High School is listed in SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blue Mountain High School

Blue Mountain High School is a public school in Blue Mountain, MS, part of South Tippah School Dist, serving approximately 303 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blue Mountain High School

What grades does Blue Mountain High School serve?

Blue Mountain High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Blue Mountain High School?

Blue Mountain High School has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Mountain High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Blue Mountain High School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blue Mountain High School rank in MS?

Blue Mountain High School ranks #92 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Blue Mountain High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Blue Mountain High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Blue Mountain High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Mountain High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Blue Mountain High School a charter school?

No, Blue Mountain High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Blue Mountain High School a Title I school?

No, Blue Mountain High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Mountain High School?

86.1% of students at Blue Mountain High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
303
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Tippah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.7%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 38610)
3,224
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
39.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38610; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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