Aberdeen High School

Summary:

Aberdeen High School is a public high school serving 345 students in grades 9-12 in Aberdeen, Mississippi, a small town in the northeastern part of the state. The school is part of the Amory School District, which is ranked 108 out of 130 districts in Mississippi and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Aberdeen High School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a student population that is 96.52% African American, much higher than the more racially diverse Nettleton High School, West Point High School, and Caledonia High School. Aberdeen High School also consistently ranks in the bottom half of Mississippi high schools, with a 1-star rating, and its test scores in subjects like Algebra I, English II, and Biology are significantly lower than state averages. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage among its students.

Despite these challenges, there are signs of potential improvement at Aberdeen High School. The school's proficiency rates in key subjects have increased in recent years, suggesting that with the right interventions and support, the school may be able to improve its academic outcomes. However, addressing the underlying social, economic, and educational factors impacting the school and its community will be crucial to driving long-term success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

205 Hwy 145 North
Aberdeen, MS 39730

(662) 369-8933

District: Aberdeen School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
181^st of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,993

Feeder schools for Aberdeen High School:

Elementary:	Aberdeen Elementary School
Middle:	Belle Shivers Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 334

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.4%

Two or more races:

2.1%

White:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Aberdeen High School ranks worse than 79.4% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.06. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Aberdeen High 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 (96.4%), two or more races (2.1%), White (1.5%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aberdeen High School is 11. (See more...)

Compare Aberdeen High School employs 30.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aberdeen High School is $14,993.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Aberdeen High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Aberdeen High School 181^st of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Aberdeen High School in the ranking list.)

Aberdeen School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Aberdeen School District 108^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Aberdeen High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	29.04	188^th	232	19.0%
2005	23.01	207^th	232	10.8%
2006	26.69	197^th	232	15.1%
2007	23.30	197^th	232	15.1%
2008	56.69	115^th	235	51.1%
2009	52.10	121^st	235	48.5%
2010	11.34	220^th	235	6.4%
2011	11.25	229^th	244	6.1%
2012	31.42	178^th	241	26.1%
2013	35.38	158^th	238	33.6%
2014	16.16	213^th	236	9.7%
2015	21.99	171^st	226	24.3%
2016	46.81	125^th	231	45.9%
2017	29.57	163^rd	237	31.2%
2018	36.90	152^nd	233	34.8%
2019	26.54	173^rd	233	25.8%
2021	7.80	224^th	231	3.0%
2022	19.88	188^th	228	17.5%
2023	65.50	73^rd	226	67.7%
2024	22.06	181^st	228	20.6%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a student
Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Aberdeen High School has the best teachers ever. They look into acadmics before anything else. I know that we can go beyond the point that the state or anyone else can give us if we try a little bit harder than we are now. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Aberdeen High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	156	463	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	619
1991	140	501	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	641
1992	150	466	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	616
1993	148	448	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	596
1994	132	469	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	601
1995	145	466	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	611
1996	145	466	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	611
1997	130	506	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	637
1998	150	519	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	669
1999	142	526	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	670
2000	117	531	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	648
2001	117	510	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	627
2002	53	446	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	502
2003	53	446	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	502
2004	50	446	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	497
2005	45	444	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	494
2006	33	443	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	482
2007	25	420	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	451
2008	18	434	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	457
2009	13	449	0	3	0	0	0	465
2010	12	484	0	3	0	0	0	499
2011	18	471	1	2	0	0	0	492
2012	9	446	0	0	0	0	0	455
2013	12	419	0	1	0	0	0	432
2014	11	359	0	1	0	0	0	371
2015	8	333	0	1	0	0	2	344
2016	10	319	0	1	0	0	2	332
2017	5	325	1	1	0	0	1	333
2018	3	297	1	1	1	0	0	303
2019	4	306	1	1	1	0	0	313
2020	5	300	0	1	0	0	1	307
2021	7	331	2	1	0	0	2	343
2022	3	337	1	0	0	0	4	345
2023	4	333	1	0	0	0	7	345
2024	5	322	0	0	0	0	7	334

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 Aberdeen High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	619	34.9	17.7	n/a
1991	641	37.5	17.0	n/a
1992	616	31.1	19.8	70.9
1993	596	34.5	17.3	65.8
1994	601	34.4	17.5	69.4
1995	611	34.6	17.7	72
1996	611	34.6	17.7	72
1997	637	35.9	17.7	72.4
1998	669	35.7	18.7	74.1
1999	670	74.2	9.0	79.9
2000	648	37.2	17.4	80.9
2001	627	38.8	16.2	83.9
2002	502	43.0	11.7	88
2003	502	43.0	11.7	88
2004	497	37.9	13.1	80.9
2005	494	36.0	13.7	83.8
2006	482	38.6	12.5	86.3
2007	451	35.6	12.7	87.6
2008	457	42.2	10.8	91
2009	465	35.6	13.1	91.2
2010	499	35.7	13.9	93.6
2011	492	42.3	11.6	94.1
2012	455	32.9	13.7	93
2013	432	32.3	13.3	93.8
2014	371	27.9	13.2	97
2015	344	28.0	12.2	94.5
2016	332	47.0	7.0	100
2017	333	24.8	13.3	100
2018	303	46.0	6.5	100
2019	313	46.1	6.7	100
2020	307	30.6	10.0	100
2021	343	29.5	11.6	100
2022	345	24.4	14.1	100
2023	345	24.8	13.9	100
2024	334	30.1	11.0	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 Aberdeen High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	619	34.9	17.7	n/a
1991	641	37.5	17.0	n/a
1992	616	31.1	19.8	70.9
1993	596	34.5	17.3	65.8
1994	601	34.4	17.5	69.4
1995	611	34.6	17.7	72
1996	611	34.6	17.7	72
1997	637	35.9	17.7	72.4
1998	669	35.7	18.7	74.1
1999	670	74.2	9.0	79.9
2000	648	37.2	17.4	80.9
2001	627	38.8	16.2	83.9
2002	502	43.0	11.7	88
2003	502	43.0	11.7	88
2004	497	37.9	13.1	80.9
2005	494	36.0	13.7	83.8
2006	482	38.6	12.5	86.3
2007	451	35.6	12.7	87.6
2008	457	42.2	10.8	91
2009	465	35.6	13.1	91.2
2010	499	35.7	13.9	93.6
2011	492	42.3	11.6	94.1
2012	455	32.9	13.7	93
2013	432	32.3	13.3	93.8
2014	371	27.9	13.2	97
2015	344	28.0	12.2	94.5
2016	332	47.0	7.0	100
2017	333	24.8	13.3	100
2018	303	46.0	6.5	100
2019	313	46.1	6.7	100
2020	307	30.6	10.0	100
2021	343	29.5	11.6	100
2022	345	24.4	14.1	100
2023	345	24.8	13.9	100
2024	334	30.1	11.0	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 Aberdeen High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$11,911
2018	$11,817
2019	$12,558
2020	$12,468
2021	$12,488
2022	$14,993

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aberdeen High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 173^rd of 233 High schools	Ranks 73^rd of 226 High schools	41.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Aberdeen High School)	45.2	77.8	32.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Aberdeen School District)	45.2	67.7	22.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Aberdeen High School)	25	54.9	29.9%
End of Course English II (Aberdeen School District)	25	54.9	29.9%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Aberdeen High School)	38.7	73.1	34.4%
End of Course Biology (Aberdeen School District)	38.7	73.1	34.4%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Aberdeen High School)	36.1	71.8	35.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Aberdeen School District)	35.5	71.8	36.3%
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	313	345	10.2%
African American	306	333	8.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	4
Two or More Races	0	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Aberdeen High 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 8th 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
Aberdeen High School	Public	9-12	205 Hwy 145 North	Aberdeen	39730	Monroe County	Aberdeen School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 369-8933	334	30	11.0	100.0%	5 (1.5%)	322 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	22.1	181^st of 228 public high schools	20.6%		65.5	73^rd of 226 public high schools	67.7%	108			45.8	32.2		43.9	60.5	$14,993
Monroe County Vocational Technical	Public	10-12	50057 Airport Road	Aberdeen	39730	Monroe County	Monroe County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 369-7845	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Monroe County Advanced Learning Center	Public	10-12	52251 Highway 25 South	Amory	38821	Monroe County	Monroe County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 256-2495	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Amory High School	Public	9-12	1006 Sam Haskell Circle	Amory	38821	Monroe County	Amory School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 256-5753	439	28	15.8	56.0%	247 (56.3%)	173 (39.4%)	13 (3.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	59.4	98^th of 228 public high schools	57.0%		56.6	101^st of 226 public high schools	55.3%	3			66.7	43.0		59.8	86.9	$15,877
Amory Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	1006 Sam Haskell Circle	Amory	38821	Monroe County	Amory School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 256-7601	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Okolona High School	Public	9-12	404 Howard Gunn Street	Okolona	38860	Chickasaw County	Okolona Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 447-2362	161	12	13.7	100.0%	5 (3.1%)	151 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	48.7	127^th of 228 public high schools	44.3%		40.1	142^nd of 226 public high schools	37.2%	15			72.2	33.3		75.0	59.2	$18,430
Okolona Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	605 North Church St	Okolona	38860	Chickasaw County	Okolona Separate School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 447-3331	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
West Point Vocational Comp	Public	9-12	3413 East Church Hill Road	West Point	39773	Clay County	West Point Consolidated School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 494-6176	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
West Point High School	Public	8-12	90 S. Eshman Avenue	West Point	39773	Clay County	West Point Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 494-5083	1,038	72	14.3	100.0%	155 (14.9%)	852 (82.1%)	14 (1.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.3%)	31.9	158^th of 228 public high schools	30.7%		25.5	172^nd of 226 public high schools	23.9%	14	32.1	43.8	64.5	21.7	47.8	49.7	66.5	$13,330
Caledonia High School	Public	9-12	111 Confederate Drive	Caledonia	39740	Lowndes County	Lowndes County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 356-2001	641	44	14.5	42.7%	470 (73.3%)	117 (18.3%)	30 (4.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.1%)	82.7	24^th of 228 public high schools	89.5%		80	33^rd of 226 public high schools	85.4%	9			76.2	66.2		76.5	84.5	$11,448

Frequently Asked Questions about Aberdeen High School

How many students attend Aberdeen High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 334 students attended Aberdeen High School.

What schools feed into Aberdeen High School?

Aberdeen High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Aberdeen Elementary School
Middle : Belle Shivers Middle School

What district is Aberdeen High School in?

Aberdeen School District

What is the racial makeup of Aberdeen High School?

Students at Aberdeen High School are 96% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% White.

Is Aberdeen High School a good school?

Aberdeen High School ranks in the bottom 20.6% of Mississippi high schools.

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