Saltillo High School vs. Shannon High School
Should you attend Saltillo High School or Shannon 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
Saltillo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Shannon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 930 students in grades 9-12, Saltillo High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). 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 17:1 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).
Serving 499 students in grades 9-12, 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
930 students
499 students


% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%


Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
44 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#263 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#554 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40-44%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
20-24%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
20-24%


Graduation Rate
93%
85-89%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
237
139
Grade 10 Students
248
135
Grade 11 Students
218
124
Grade 12 Students
215
90
Ungraded Students
12
11
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a


% Hispanic
1%
5%


% Black
18%
75%


% White
77%
18%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%


Diversity Score
0.38
0.41


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
60%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%

