Serving 442 students in grades 9-12, Greene County High School ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greene County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Greene County High School's student population of 442 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greene County High School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greene County High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
20%
47%
White
77%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greene County High School's ranking?
Greene County High School is ranked #132 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Greene County High School often compared to?
Greene County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greene County High School?
The graduation rate of Greene County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Greene County High School?
442 students attend Greene County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Greene County High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greene County High School?
Greene County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greene County High School offer ?
Greene County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Greene County High School part of?
Greene County High School is part of Greene County School District.
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