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#526 of 863 schools in MS

Raleigh High School

High School · Smith Co School Dist · Raleigh, MS

A Smith Co School Dist high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

491 MAGNOLIA DR, Raleigh, MS 39153

  • Math 62% vs MS 57% (2025)
  • Reading 48% vs MS 43% (2025)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69.2% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.2% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+13.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.9 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
College Readiness3.2Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation6.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$10,642
Chronic Absenteeism17.4%

Students at Raleigh High School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency62%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
43%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
62%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 37 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71.1%

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 Raleigh 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 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low211/100K

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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.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$36,625

Median home value

$103,700

Median rent

$578/mo

College educated

13.4%

Homeownership

84.3%

Poverty rate

16.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39153; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
6.8% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
5 boys'·4 girls'·9 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

2 in SMITH CO SCHOOL DIST

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mize Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–12Not available816Compare →
Taylorsville Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–12Not available610Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Smith Co School Dist

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$10,642NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Raleigh High School is listed in SMITH CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Raleigh High School

Raleigh High School is a public high school in Raleigh, MS, part of Smith Co School Dist, serving approximately 471 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #526 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Raleigh High School

What grades does Raleigh High School serve?

Raleigh High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Raleigh High School?

Raleigh High School has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Raleigh High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Raleigh High School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Raleigh High School rank in MS?

Raleigh High School ranks #526 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Raleigh High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Raleigh High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Raleigh High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Raleigh High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Raleigh High School a charter school?

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

Is Raleigh High School a Title I school?

No, Raleigh High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

71.1% of students at Raleigh 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
471
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Smith County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.4%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 39153)
2,443
Area average commute
39 min
Area median age
45.1
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 39153; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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