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#504 of 863 schools in MS
East Central High School
High School · Jackson Co School Dist · Hurley, MS
A Jackson Co School Dist high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 13 21700 Slider Rd, Hurley, MS 39555
- Math 84% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Central High School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Jackson Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #10 of 13
- District spending per student
- $10,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Central High School is listed in JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Central High School
East Central High School is a public high school in Hurley, MS, part of Jackson Co School Dist, serving approximately 793 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #504 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Central High School
What grades does East Central High School serve?
East Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend East Central High School?
East Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 793 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Central High School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Central High School rank in MS?
East Central High School ranks #504 of 863 schools in MS.
What is East Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 East Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Central High School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Central High School a charter school?
No, East Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Central High School a Title I school?
No, East Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Central High School?
45.1% of students at East Central 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
- 793
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (228) 283-3120
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
Official sources & links
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.
- 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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