Winona Secondary School

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:
149th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,750 Help


Feeder schools for Winona Secondary School:

Elementary:    Winona Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  517

Racial breakdown:

African American:
65.8%
White:
31.3%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Winona Secondary School ranks worse than 71.2% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.58. (See more...)
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Compare Details Winona Secondary School ranks worse than 65.4% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (65.8%), White (31.3%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Winona Secondary School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Compare Winona Secondary School employs 39.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Winona Secondary School is $11,750.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Winona Secondary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Winona Secondary School 188th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Winona Secondary School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Winona Secondary School 149th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Winona Secondary School in the ranking list.)

Winona-Montgomery Consolidated:

SchoolDigger ranks Winona-Montgomery Consolidated 80th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.62 178th 264 32.6%
2021 32.92 161st 257 37.4%
2022 31.08 172nd 257 33.1%
2023 18.99 202nd 243 16.9%
2024 27.58 188th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.36 174th 233 25.3%
2021 42.45 131st 231 43.3%
2022 39.63 149th 228 34.6%
2023 37.41 146th 226 35.4%
2024 36.62 149th 228 34.6%
See the entire list of Mississippi High School Rankings!

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

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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 Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 187 313 1 4 0 0 3 0 508
2020 186 331 1 4 0 0 5 0 527
2021 183 332 2 3 0 0 6 0 526
2022 175 349 2 5 1 0 6 0 538
2023 162 340 0 6 2 0 7 0 517

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $878 (7.5%) $10,872 (92.5%) $11,750

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 178th of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 202nd of 243 Middle schools
 15.7%
Ranks 174th of 233 High schoolsRanks 146th 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)25.918.2
 7.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)25.618.2
 7.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Winona Secondary School)33.736.2
 2.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)33.336.2
 2.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Winona Secondary School)30.617.6
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)30.617.6
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Winona Secondary School)29.522.5
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)29.522.5
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Winona Secondary School)4042.7
 2.7%
   8th Grade Science (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)4042.7
 2.7%
   8th Grade Science (Mississippi)52.753.3
 0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Winona Secondary School)21.346.6
 25.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)21.346.6
 25.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (Winona Secondary School)32.947.3
 14.4%
   End of Course English II (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)32.947.3
 14.4%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course Biology (Winona Secondary School)47.654.4
 6.8%
   End of Course Biology (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)47.654.4
 6.8%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Winona Secondary School)57.765.7
 8%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)5765.7
 8.7%
   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 Students508517
 1.8%
African American313340
 8.6%
American Indian02
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic46
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White187162
 13.4%
Two or More Races37
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75%100%
 25%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Winona Secondary School

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

Winona Secondary School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Winona Elementary School

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

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


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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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