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#635 of 863 schools in MS
Strayhorn High School
High School · Tate Co School Dist · Sarah, MS
A Tate Co School Dist high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
86 Mustang Dr, Sarah, MS 38665
- Math 40% vs MS 57% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs MS 43% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Strayhorn High School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Strayhorn High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average633/100K
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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
$68,168
Median home value
$169,000
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38665; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in TATE CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 7–12 | Not available | 539 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tate Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Strayhorn High School is listed in TATE CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Strayhorn High School
Strayhorn High School is a public high school in Sarah, MS, part of Tate Co School Dist, serving approximately 414 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #635 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Strayhorn High School
What grades does Strayhorn High School serve?
Strayhorn High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Strayhorn High School?
Strayhorn High School has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strayhorn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Strayhorn High School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Strayhorn High School rank in MS?
Strayhorn High School ranks #635 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Strayhorn High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Strayhorn High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Strayhorn High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Strayhorn High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Strayhorn High School a charter school?
No, Strayhorn High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Strayhorn High School a Title I school?
No, Strayhorn High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Strayhorn High School?
68.6% of students at Strayhorn 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
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tate County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (662) 562-9246
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 38665)
- 3,817
- Area median age
- 30
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 38665; 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
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