Summary:
The Richton School District in Mississippi is home to a single high school, Richton High School, which serves students in grades 7-12. Despite serving a community with significant economic challenges, where 99% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, Richton High School has demonstrated strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics.
Richton High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 75th out of 228 high schools in 2021-2022 to 105th out of 226 in 2022-2023, placing it in the top half of Mississippi high schools. The school's performance on state assessments (MAAP) is generally above the state average, with 77.3% of 7th graders proficient or better in MAAP Mathematics compared to the state average of 57.2%. However, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science are closer to the state averages, suggesting these may be areas for improvement.
With a student-teacher ratio of 19.1 to 1 and spending $8,896 per student, Richton High School appears to be delivering solid academic outcomes for its students despite the challenges of serving a high-poverty community. The school's strengths in mathematics and its fluctuating statewide ranking indicate that it is a moderately performing school within the state, with opportunities to further enhance its performance in other subject areas.
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