Saltillo High School

Saltillo High School serves 930 students in grades 9-12 in the rural community of Saltillo, Mississippi. With 53 full-time teachers, the school maintains a manageable 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for meaningful student-teacher interactions. The school ranks #447 out of 865 high schools statewide, placing it in the 48th percentile among Mississippi schools.

Students show stronger performance in mathematics, with 59% achieving proficiency or above, while English Language Arts presents opportunities for growth with 42% of students meeting proficiency standards. These results reflect a school with room for academic improvement as it works to support student achievement across all subject areas. Saltillo High School draws from a stable community where the median household income reaches $67,827 and home values average $208,500.

The area maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 11.8%, and about 27% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, indicating a community that values education and provides a supportive environment for learning. The school operates in Lee County's rural setting, serving a ZIP code population of nearly 12,000 residents. This close-knit community atmosphere provides students with the benefits of small-town connections while still offering the comprehensive programming typical of a larger high school enrollment.

Located in a rural area, Saltillo High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.