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#445 of 863 schools in MS
Greenwood High School
High School · Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District · Greenwood, MS
A Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1209 Garrard Avenue P. O. BOX 1497, Greenwood, MS 38930
- Math 42% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Greenwood High School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 23 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Greenwood 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,109
Median home value
$108,000
Median rent
$694/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
57.1%
Poverty rate
31.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38930; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Streets AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | 7–12 | 1.1 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Amanda Elzy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Pillow AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 753 | Compare → |
| Leflore County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–12 | Not available | 313 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #7 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 40.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Greenwood High School is listed in GREENWOOD-LEFLORE CONS SCH DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greenwood High School
Greenwood High School is a public high school in Greenwood, MS, part of Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District, serving approximately 660 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #445 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greenwood High School
What grades does Greenwood High School serve?
Greenwood High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Greenwood High School?
Greenwood High School has an enrollment of approximately 660 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greenwood High School rank in MS?
Greenwood High School ranks #445 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Greenwood High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Greenwood High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Greenwood High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenwood High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Greenwood High School a charter school?
No, Greenwood High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greenwood High School a Title I school?
No, Greenwood High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greenwood High School?
100.0% of students at Greenwood 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
- 660
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Leflore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.2%
- Phone
- (662) 455-7450
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 38930)
- 23,326
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 38930; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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