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#617 of 863 schools in MS
North Panola High School
High School · North Panola School District · Sardis, MS
A high school in Sardis, MS where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 HWY 51 North, Sardis, MS 38666
- Math 43% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Panola High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Panola 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,004/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,077
Median home value
$86,600
Median rent
$732/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
64.3%
Poverty rate
30.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38666; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
North Panola School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Panola High School is listed in NORTH PANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Panola High School
North Panola High School is a public high school in Sardis, MS, part of North Panola School District, serving approximately 359 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #617 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Panola High School
What grades does North Panola High School serve?
North Panola High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Panola High School?
North Panola High School has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Panola High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Panola High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Panola High School rank in MS?
North Panola High School ranks #617 of 863 schools in MS.
What is North Panola High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Panola High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 North Panola High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Panola High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Panola High School a charter school?
No, North Panola High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Panola High School a Title I school?
No, North Panola High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Panola High School?
100.0% of students at North Panola 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
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Panola County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.8%
- Phone
- (662) 487-1070
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 38666)
- 6,258
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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.
- 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 38666; 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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