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#686 of 863 schools in MS

South Pike Senior High School

High School · South Pike School Dist · Magnolia, MS

A South Pike School Dist high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

205 West Myrtle Street, Magnolia, MS 39652

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$12,390
Chronic Absenteeism42.4%

Students at South Pike Senior High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
46%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 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

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The neighborhood

Where South Pike Senior 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated874/100K

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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

$34,142

Median home value

$83,900

Median rent

$685/mo

College educated

10%

Homeownership

81.1%

Poverty rate

30.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39652; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

South Pike School Dist

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$12,390NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

South Pike Senior High School is listed in SOUTH PIKE SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Pike Senior High School

South Pike Senior High School is a public high school in Magnolia, MS, part of South Pike School Dist, serving approximately 451 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #686 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Pike Senior High School

What grades does South Pike Senior High School serve?

South Pike Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend South Pike Senior High School?

South Pike Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Pike Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Pike Senior High School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Pike Senior High School rank in MS?

South Pike Senior High School ranks #686 of 863 schools in MS.

What is South Pike Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

South Pike Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 South Pike Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Pike Senior High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is South Pike Senior High School a charter school?

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

Is South Pike Senior High School a Title I school?

No, South Pike Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Pike Senior High School?

100.0% of students at South Pike Senior 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
451
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Pike County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.4%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 39652)
8,522
Area average commute
35.5 min
Area median age
42.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 39652; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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