Winona Secondary School

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Winona Secondary School ranks 149 th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Winona Secondary School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Winona, Mississippi, with a student population of 517. The school is part of the Winona-Montgomery Consolidated School District, which is ranked 80 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Winona Secondary School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 65.76% African American, compared to the state average, and 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school consistently underperforms the state average in most subject areas, with only 23.1% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 40.8%. Despite spending more per student than nearby Grenada High and J.Z. George High School, Winona Secondary School is not achieving better academic outcomes, suggesting that the effective allocation and utilization of resources may be a concern.

The low student-teacher ratio at Winona Secondary School, ranging from 12.5 to 15.3 over the past three years, could be a potential strength, as it may allow for more individualized attention and support for students. However, this advantage does not appear to be translating into improved academic performance, indicating that other factors, such as curriculum, instruction, and school leadership, may need to be addressed. Addressing the significant challenges faced by Winona Secondary School will require a comprehensive and targeted approach to improve the educational outcomes for the students.

Detail:

Public 7-12

301 Fairground Street
Winona, MS 38967

(662) 283-1244

District: Winona-Montgomery Consolidated

SchoolDigger Rank:
149^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,594

Feeder schools for Winona Secondary School:

Elementary:

Winona Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 517

Racial breakdown:

African American:

65.8%

White:

31.3%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Winona Secondary School ranks worse than 71.2% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.58. (See more...)

Compare Details Winona Secondary School ranks worse than 65.4% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.62. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Winona Secondary School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (65.8%), White (31.3%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Winona Secondary School is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Winona Secondary School employs 39.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Winona Secondary School is $14,594.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Winona Secondary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Winona Secondary School 188^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Winona Secondary School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Winona Secondary School 149^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Winona Secondary School in the ranking list.)

Winona-Montgomery Consolidated:

SchoolDigger ranks Winona-Montgomery Consolidated 80^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Winona Secondary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2019	31.62	178^th	264	32.6%
2021	32.92	161^st	257	37.4%
2022	31.08	172^nd	257	33.1%
2023	18.99	202^nd	243	16.9%
2024	27.58	188^th	264	28.8%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Winona Secondary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2019	26.36	174^th	233	25.3%
2021	42.45	131^st	231	43.3%
2022	39.63	149^th	228	34.6%
2023	37.41	146^th	226	35.4%
2024	36.62	149^th	228	34.6%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Winona Secondary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	187	313	1	4	0	3	508
2020	186	331	1	4	0	5	527
2021	183	332	2	3	0	6	526
2022	175	349	2	5	1	6	538
2023	162	340	0	6	2	7	517

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 Winona Secondary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	508	42.3	12.0	75
2020	527	40.3	13.0	78
2021	526	34.3	15.3	99.4
2022	538	42.8	12.5	100
2023	517	39.4	13.1	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 Winona Secondary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	508	42.3	12.0	75
2020	527	40.3	13.0	78
2021	526	34.3	15.3	99.4
2022	538	42.8	12.5	100
2023	517	39.4	13.1	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 Winona Secondary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$11,750
2019	$11,088
2020	$12,520
2021	$13,353
2022	$14,594

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Winona Secondary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 178^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 202^nd of 243 Middle schools	15.7%
Ranks 174^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 146^th of 226 High schools	10.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Winona Secondary School)	25.9	18.2	7.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)	25.6	18.2	7.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Winona Secondary School)	33.7	36.2	2.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)	33.3	36.2	2.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Winona Secondary School)	30.6	17.6	13%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)	30.6	17.6	13%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Winona Secondary School)	29.5	22.5	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)	29.5	22.5	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Winona Secondary School)	40	42.7	2.7%
8th Grade Science (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)	40	42.7	2.7%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Winona Secondary School)	21.3	46.6	25.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)	21.3	46.6	25.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Winona Secondary School)	32.9	47.3	14.4%
End of Course English II (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)	32.9	47.3	14.4%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Winona Secondary School)	47.6	54.4	6.8%
End of Course Biology (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)	47.6	54.4	6.8%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Winona Secondary School)	57.7	65.7	8%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)	57	65.7	8.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	508	517	1.8%
African American	313	340	8.6%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	4	6	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	187	162	13.4%
Two or More Races	3	7	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75%	100%	25%

Schools Near Winona Secondary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAAP Mathematics (2024)		MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Winona Secondary School	Public	7-12	301 Fairground Street	Winona	38967	Montgomery County	Winona-Montgomery Consolidated	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 283-1244	517	39	13.1	100.0%	162 (31.3%)	340 (65.8%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	36.6	149^th of 228 public high schools	34.6%		37.4	146^th of 226 public high schools	35.4%	3	23.1	18.8	59.8	33.3	62.7	31.8	46.3	58.0	61.9	$14,594
Winona Vocational Complex	Public	7-12	300 North Applegate Street	Winona	38967	Montgomery County	Winona-Montgomery Consolidated	No	No	No	No	(662) 283-3601	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
J Z George High School	Public	7-12	900 George Street	North Carrollton	38947	Carroll County	Carroll County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 237-4701	441	36	12.4	100.0%	172 (39.0%)	233 (52.8%)	20 (4.5%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	32.9	155^th of 228 public high schools	32.0%		51	117^th of 226 public high schools	48.2%	38	32.0	24.1	36.0	50.0	58.7	23.9	26.0	30.6	85.7	$12,855
Grenada Enrichment & Transition Cen	Public	6-12	809 Tie Plant Road	Grenada	38901	Grenada County	Grenada School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 226-3311	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Grenada Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	2035 Jackson Avenue	Grenada	38901	Grenada County	Grenada School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 226-5969	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Grenada High	Public	9-12	1875 Fairground Road	Grenada	38901	Grenada County	Grenada School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 226-8844	1,063	64	16.5	99.7%	479 (45.1%)	545 (51.3%)	7 (0.7%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (2.4%)	75.4	50^th of 228 public high schools	78.1%		72.6	49^th of 226 public high schools	78.3%	1					76.5	54.5		78.0	79.8	$12,664

Frequently Asked Questions about Winona Secondary School

What schools feed into Winona Secondary School?

Winona Secondary School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Winona Elementary School

How many students attend Winona Secondary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 517 students attended Winona Secondary School.

What district is Winona Secondary School in?

Winona-Montgomery Consolidated

What is the racial makeup of Winona Secondary School?

Students at Winona Secondary School are 66% African American, 31% White, 1% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Is Winona Secondary School a good school?

Winona Secondary School ranks 149^th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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