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Seminary High School

High School · Covington County School District · Seminary, MS

A Covington County School District high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 34, Seminary, MS 39479

  • Math 59% vs MS 67% (2025)
  • Reading 53% vs MS 50% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.8% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.7% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-8.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.2 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+16.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$12,776
Chronic Absenteeism42.6%

Students at Seminary High School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency59%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
67%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency53%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
50%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
59%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

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 Seminary 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 35Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$48,201

Median home value

$115,200

Median rent

$546/mo

College educated

14.3%

Homeownership

76.5%

Poverty rate

18%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39479; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
4 boys'·3 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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 COVINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Collins High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.87–12Not available424Compare →
Mount Olive Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified7.8K–12Not available327Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Covington County School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$12,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Seminary High School is listed in COVINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Seminary High School

Seminary High School is a public high school in Seminary, MS, part of Covington County School District, serving approximately 399 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #436 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Seminary High School

What grades does Seminary High School serve?

Seminary High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Seminary High School?

Seminary High School has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Seminary High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Seminary High School rank in MS?

Seminary High School ranks #436 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Seminary High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Seminary High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Seminary High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Seminary High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Seminary High School a charter school?

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

Is Seminary High School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Seminary 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
399
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Covington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.6%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 39479)
5,694
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
35.7
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 39479; 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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