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Holmes County Central High School

Summary:

Holmes County Central High School is a public high school in Lexington, Mississippi, serving 811 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Holmes County Consolidated School District, which is ranked 120 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, Holmes County Central High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly lower than the state average in all subject areas, including Algebra I (61.1% vs. 67.4%), English II (21.9% vs. 46.2%), Biology (36.3% vs. 60.6%), and U.S. History (49.1% vs. 70.8%). This trend has been consistent over the past few years, with the school's performance lagging behind the state in most subject areas.

The school's 100% free and reduced-lunch rate indicates that all students come from low-income households, which is often associated with lower academic performance. Despite the school's higher-than-average spending per student ($9,728 in the 2018-2019 school year), it has not translated into improved academic outcomes, raising questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and the need to evaluate how funds are being used to support student learning.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 9749 Brozville Road
       Lexington, MS  39095

(662) 834-2172

District: Holmes County Consolidated School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
195th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,140 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  811

Racial breakdown:

African American:
98.6%
White:
0.7%
Asian:
0.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Holmes County Central High School ranks worse than 85.5% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.09. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Holmes County Central High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Holmes County Central High School has the largest high school student body size in the Holmes County Consolidated School District. Racial makeup is: African American (98.6%), White (0.7%), Asian (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Holmes County Consolidated School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holmes County Central High School is 15.4, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Holmes County Consolidated School District! (See more...)
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Compare Holmes County Central High School employs 52.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holmes County Central High School is $15,140, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Holmes County Consolidated School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Holmes County Central High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Holmes County Central High School 195th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Holmes County Central High School in the ranking list.)

Holmes County Consolidated School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Holmes County Consolidated School District 120th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Holmes County Central High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.24 228th 233 2.1%
2021 7.54 225th 231 2.6%
2022 19.35 189th 228 17.1%
2023 20.35 183rd 226 19.0%
2024 17.09 195th 228 14.5%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Holmes County Central High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 4 854 0 0 0 0 0 0 858
2020 4 826 0 0 0 0 0 0 830
2021 8 733 0 0 0 0 1 0 742
2022 7 816 2 0 0 0 1 0 826
2023 6 800 2 2 1 0 0 0 811

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Holmes County Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 858 55.4 15.4 100
2020 830 54.5 15.2 100
2021 742 55.5 13.3 100
2022 826 55.2 14.9 100
2023 811 52.6 15.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Holmes County Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 858 55.4 15.4 100
2020 830 54.5 15.2 100
2021 742 55.5 13.3 100
2022 826 55.2 14.9 100
2023 811 52.6 15.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Holmes County Central High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,728
2019 $9,719
2020 $11,920
2021 $14,321
2022 $15,140

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holmes County Central High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 228th of 233 High schoolsRanks 183rd of 226 High schools
 16.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Holmes County Central High School)10.855.8
 45%
   End of Course Algebra I (Holmes County Consolidated School District)10.855.8
 45%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (Holmes County Central High School)9.822.5
 12.7%
   End of Course English II (Holmes County Consolidated School District)9.822.5
 12.7%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course Biology (Holmes County Central High School)28.940.5
 11.6%
   End of Course Biology (Holmes County Consolidated School District)28.940.5
 11.6%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Holmes County Central High School)39.258.8
 19.6%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Holmes County Consolidated School District)39.258.8
 19.6%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)55.571.4
 15.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students858811
 5.5%
African American854800
 6.3%
American Indian01
Asian02
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White46
 50%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Holmes County Central High School

Holmes County Central High School ranks in the bottom 14.5% of Mississippi high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 811 students attended Holmes County Central High School.

Students at Holmes County Central High School are 99% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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