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#548 of 863 schools in MS
West Point High School
High School · West Point Consolidated School Dist · West Point, MS
A West Point Consolidated School Dist high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
90 S. ESHMAN AVENUE 204 S. Eshman Avenue, West Point, MS 39773
- Math 47% vs MS 57% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs MS 46% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Point High School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Point 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,587/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Point), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,914
Median home value
$128,300
Median rent
$727/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
24.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39773; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 306 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
West Point Consolidated School Dist
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Point High School is listed in WEST POINT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Point High School
West Point High School is a public high school in West Point, MS, part of West Point Consolidated School Dist, serving approximately 1,038 students in grades 8th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #548 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Point High School
What grades does West Point High School serve?
West Point High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend West Point High School?
West Point High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,038 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Point High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Point High School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Point High School rank in MS?
West Point High School ranks #548 of 863 schools in MS.
What is West Point High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Point High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 West Point High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Point High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is West Point High School a charter school?
No, West Point High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Point High School a Title I school?
No, West Point High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Point High School?
100.0% of students at West Point 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.1%
- Phone
- (662) 494-5083
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 39773)
- 14,771
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 39773; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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