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#462 of 863 schools in MS
Northside High School
High School · North Bolivar Cons School Dist · Shelby, MS
A North Bolivar Cons School Dist high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
POST OFFICE BOX 149, Shelby, MS 38774
- Math 34% vs MS 57% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs MS 43% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northside High School score 51% proficient, which is above 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 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 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 Northside 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 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$21,689
Median home value
$82,400
Median rent
$654/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
59.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38774; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
North Bolivar Cons School Dist
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,277NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 46.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northside High School is listed in NORTH BOLIVAR CONS SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northside High School
Northside High School is a public high school in Shelby, MS, part of North Bolivar Cons School Dist, serving approximately 365 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #462 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northside High School
What grades does Northside High School serve?
Northside High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Northside High School?
Northside High School has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northside High School rank in MS?
Northside High School ranks #462 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Northside High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northside High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Northside High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northside High School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Northside High School a charter school?
No, Northside High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northside High School a Title I school?
No, Northside High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northside High School?
100.0% of students at Northside 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bolivar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.3%
- Phone
- (662) 398-2372
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 38774)
- 1,769
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 38774; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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