High Schools in Western Line School District

The Western Line School District in Mississippi is home to two high schools: O'Bannon High School and Riverside High School. While both schools serve similar student populations, they differ in their racial makeup and academic performance.

Riverside High School has a more diverse student body, with 59.41% White, 33.33% African American, and smaller percentages of other racial groups. In contrast, O'Bannon High School is predominantly African American, with 93.57% of its students identifying as such. Both schools, however, have low statewide rankings and are rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement in academic achievement.

While the two schools have similar funding levels, spending around $10,400 per student, Riverside High School outperforms O'Bannon High School in several subject areas, such as 8th grade Science and Algebra I. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality and school leadership, may be contributing to the differences in academic performance. Overall, the data highlights the need for the Western Line School District to address the underlying challenges facing its high schools and work towards providing a more equitable and high-quality education for all students.