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Grenada High

High School · Grenada School Dist · Grenada, MS

A Grenada School Dist high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. BOX 1940, Grenada, MS 38902

  • Math 74% vs MS 67% (2025)
  • Reading 59% vs MS 50% (2025)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.3% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.2% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+7.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.7 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+10.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation0.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$11,666
Chronic Absenteeism39%

Students at Grenada High score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency74%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
67%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency59%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
50%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
69%
ELA
46%
2025
Math
74%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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

67.3%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Grenada High 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated848/100K

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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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
0.8% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kirk AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7PK–120.8 mi348Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Grenada School Dist

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$11,666NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grenada High is listed in GRENADA SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grenada High

Grenada High is a public high school in Grenada, MS, part of Grenada School Dist, serving approximately 1,048 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #556 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grenada High

What grades does Grenada High serve?

Grenada High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Grenada High?

Grenada High has an enrollment of approximately 1,048 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grenada High?

The student-teacher ratio at Grenada High is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grenada High rank in MS?

Grenada High ranks #556 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Grenada High's MySchoolScout rating?

Grenada High 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 Grenada High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grenada High has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Grenada High a charter school?

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

Is Grenada High a Title I school?

No, Grenada High is not currently a Title I school.

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

67.3% of students at Grenada High 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
1,048
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Grenada County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.0%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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