Shannon High School vs. Saltillo High School
Should you attend Shannon High School or Saltillo High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Shannon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Saltillo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 527 students in grades 9-13, Shannon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 937 students in grades 9-13, Saltillo High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-13
9-13
Total Students
527 students
937 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
67 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#612 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#244 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
61%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
133
262
Grade 10 Students
141
231
Grade 11 Students
141
233
Grade 12 Students
112
211
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
76%
20%
% White
17%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%