Skip to main content

Excellent

#115 of 863 schools in MS

Top 13% in state

Choctaw County High School

High School · Choctaw Co School Dist · Ackerman, MS

A Choctaw Co School Dist high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

415 East Church Street, Ackerman, MS 39735

  • Math 57% vs MS 57% (2025)
  • Reading 47% vs MS 43% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency55.8% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.2% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg0 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.9 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$16,120
Chronic Absenteeism18.3%

Students at Choctaw County High School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency57%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
43%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
43%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
57%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (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 37 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71.4%

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.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Choctaw County 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,155/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ackerman), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$54,974

Median home value

$138,500

Median rent

$727/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

70.3%

Poverty rate

15.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39735; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·18 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

Compare nearby

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.

Choctaw Co School Dist

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$16,120NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Choctaw County High School is listed in CHOCTAW CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Choctaw County High School

Choctaw County High School is a public high school in Ackerman, MS, part of Choctaw Co School Dist, serving approximately 545 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #115 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Choctaw County High School

What grades does Choctaw County High School serve?

Choctaw County High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Choctaw County High School?

Choctaw County High School has an enrollment of approximately 545 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Choctaw County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Choctaw County High School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Choctaw County High School rank in MS?

Choctaw County High School ranks #115 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Choctaw County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Choctaw County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Choctaw County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Choctaw County High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Choctaw County High School a charter school?

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

Is Choctaw County High School a Title I school?

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

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

71.4% of students at Choctaw County 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
545
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Choctaw County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.3%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 39735)
3,808
Area median age
40.1
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 39735; 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

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.