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Collins High School

High School · Covington County School District · Collins, MS

A Covington County School District high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

P.O. Box 1479, Collins, MS 39428

  • Math 42% vs MS 57% (2025)
  • Reading 28% vs MS 43% (2025)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.4% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.2% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-7.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.1 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$12,776
Chronic Absenteeism29.7%

Students at Collins High School score 42% 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 Proficiency42%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency28%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
43%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
35%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Collins 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$45,840

Median home value

$99,500

Median rent

$642/mo

College educated

16%

Homeownership

76.7%

Poverty rate

18%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39428; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·10 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

2 in COVINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mount Olive Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified7.8K–12Not available327Compare →
Seminary High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–12Not available399Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Covington County School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#7 of 7
District spending per student
$12,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Collins High School is listed in COVINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Collins High School

Collins High School is a public high school in Collins, MS, part of Covington County School District, serving approximately 424 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #552 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Collins High School

What grades does Collins High School serve?

Collins High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Collins High School?

Collins High School has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Collins High School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Collins High School rank in MS?

Collins High School ranks #552 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Collins High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Collins High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Collins High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Collins High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Collins High School a charter school?

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

Is Collins High School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Collins 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
424
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Covington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.7%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 39428)
8,626
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
39.9
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 39428; 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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