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#388 of 863 schools in MS
Top 45% in state
Holmes County Central High School
High School · Holmes County Consolidated Sd · Lexington, MS
A Holmes County Consolidated Sd high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9749 Brozville Road, Lexington, MS 39095
- Math 56% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Holmes County Central High School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 36 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 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
How we rate schools
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Where Holmes County Central 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
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,838
Median home value
$93,400
Median rent
$604/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
32.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39095; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Holmes Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 199 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Holmes County Consolidated Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 47.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holmes County Central High School is listed in HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holmes County Central High School
Holmes County Central High School is a public high school in Lexington, MS, part of Holmes County Consolidated Sd, serving approximately 788 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #388 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holmes County Central High School
What grades does Holmes County Central High School serve?
Holmes County Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Holmes County Central High School?
Holmes County Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 788 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmes County Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmes County Central High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holmes County Central High School rank in MS?
Holmes County Central High School ranks #388 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Holmes County Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holmes County Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Holmes County Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holmes County Central High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Holmes County Central High School a charter school?
No, Holmes County Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holmes County Central High School a Title I school?
No, Holmes County Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holmes County Central High School?
100.0% of students at Holmes County 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
- 788
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Holmes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.9%
- Phone
- (662) 834-2172
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 39095)
- 6,652
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 39095; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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