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#362 of 863 schools in MS

Top 42% in state

Charleston High School

High School · East Tallahatchie Consol Sch Dist · Charleston, MS

An East Tallahatchie Consol Sch Dist high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

411 E. CHESTNUT ST., Charleston, MS 38921

  • Math 64% vs MS 67% (2025)
  • Reading 16% vs MS 50% (2025)
  • 72.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.1% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.5% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-2.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-34 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate72%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$13,925
Chronic Absenteeism44.1%

Students at Charleston High School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency64%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
67%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency16%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
50%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
87%
ELA
15%
2025
Math
64%
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (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 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Charleston 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated914/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$42,925

Median home value

$101,700

Median rent

$628/mo

College educated

14.1%

Homeownership

63.7%

Poverty rate

28.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38921; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

East Tallahatchie Consol Sch Dist

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$13,925NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
38.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Charleston High School is listed in EAST TALLAHATCHIE CONSOL SCH DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Charleston High School

Charleston High School is a public high school in Charleston, MS, part of East Tallahatchie Consol Sch Dist, serving approximately 272 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #362 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Charleston High School

What grades does Charleston High School serve?

Charleston High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Charleston High School?

Charleston High School has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Charleston High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Charleston High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Charleston High School rank in MS?

Charleston High School ranks #362 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Charleston High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Charleston High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Charleston High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Charleston High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Charleston High School a charter school?

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

Is Charleston High School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Charleston 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
272
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Tallahatchie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.1%
4-Year Graduation
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 38921)
5,010
Area median age
35.8
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 38921; 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

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