J Z George High School

Summary:

J Z George High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in North Carrollton, Mississippi, with a student population of 441. The school is part of the Carroll County School District, which is ranked 104 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

J Z George High School has a diverse student population, with 52.83% African American, 39% White, 4.54% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of Asian and students of two or more races. However, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the state and nearby schools, such as Grenada High, on standardized test scores. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra I (58.7%), English II (23.9%), and Biology (30.6%) were significantly lower than the state averages. Additionally, J Z George High School has an extremely high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which is in contrast to the nearby Grenada High School, which has a lower free/reduced lunch rate of 99.72%.

The data analysis of J Z George High School reveals a school that is consistently underperforming academically, serving a predominantly low-income student population, and struggling to close the achievement gap with the state and nearby higher-performing schools, such as Greenwood High School. Addressing the socioeconomic challenges and improving the quality of education at J Z George High School will be crucial for supporting the success of its students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 900 George Street
       North Carrollton, MS  38947


(662) 237-4701

District: Carroll County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
155th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,568 Help


Feeder schools for J Z George High School:

Elementary:    Marshall Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  441

Racial breakdown:

African American:
52.8%
White:
39.0%
Hispanic:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details J Z George High School ranks worse than 75% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.76. (See more...)
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Compare Details J Z George High School ranks worse than 68% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (52.8%), White (39%), Hispanic (4.5%). (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 J Z George High School is 12.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at J Z George High School is $9,568.
Schooldigger Rankings:

J Z George High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks J Z George High School 198th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See J Z George High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks J Z George High School 155th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See J Z George High School in the ranking list.)

Carroll County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Carroll County School District 104th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for J Z George High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 39.98 163rd 244 33.2%
2009 24.52 187th 247 24.3%
2010 17.13 226th 255 11.4%
2017 31.28 181st 272 33.5%
2018 26.27 186th 252 26.2%
2019 20.40 208th 264 21.2%
2021 20.69 197th 257 23.3%
2022 15.55 219th 257 14.8%
2023 26.08 173rd 243 28.8%
2024 24.76 198th 264 25.0%
See the entire list of Mississippi High School Rankings!

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

Rank History for J Z George High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.98 165th 232 28.9%
2005 40.94 158th 232 31.9%
2006 30.66 182nd 232 21.6%
2007 65.34 81st 232 65.1%
2008 62.14 97th 235 58.7%
2009 57.75 102nd 235 56.6%
2010 22.93 198th 235 15.7%
2011 35.28 176th 244 27.9%
2012 16.99 212th 241 12.0%
2013 8.18 229th 238 3.8%
2014 61.00 87th 236 63.1%
2015 38.41 131st 226 42.0%
2016 31.14 162nd 231 29.9%
2017 39.72 142nd 237 40.1%
2018 27.96 169th 233 27.5%
2019 40.59 139th 233 40.3%
2021 25.21 172nd 231 25.5%
2022 24.59 176th 228 22.8%
2023 51.00 117th 226 48.2%
2024 32.87 155th 228 32.0%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

J Z George High School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for J Z George High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 81 249 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1991 97 253 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1992 86 235 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1993 80 232 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1994 86 227 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1995 103 200 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1996 103 200 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1997 90 211 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1998 147 236 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 385
1999 167 209 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 379
2000 180 401 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2001 164 386 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2002 186 385 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2003 186 385 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2004 174 353 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2005 143 368 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2006 130 375 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2007 135 347 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2008 135 323 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2009 124 331 0 4 0 0 0 0 459
2010 139 334 0 5 0 0 2 0 480
2011 85 218 0 5 0 0 0 0 308
2012 78 212 0 5 0 0 2 0 297
2013 86 184 0 9 0 0 1 0 280
2014 102 194 0 6 0 0 2 0 304
2015 93 175 1 9 0 0 0 0 278
2016 99 179 1 9 0 0 1 0 289
2017 217 306 4 16 0 0 2 0 545
2018 196 282 5 17 0 0 4 0 504
2019 194 285 5 22 0 0 4 0 510
2020 182 292 6 20 0 0 9 0 509
2021 177 259 4 23 0 0 5 0 468
2022 181 262 5 19 0 0 7 0 474
2023 172 233 7 20 0 0 9 0 441

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 J Z George High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 330 18.5 17.8 n/a
1991 350 18.9 18.5 n/a
1992 321 20.4 15.7 79.4
1993 312 19.4 16.1 81.7
1994 313 17.2 18.2 80.2
1995 303 16.3 18.6 76.2
1996 303 16.3 18.6 76.2
1997 301 21.1 14.3 77.4
1998 385 21.7 17.7 72.7
1999 379 23.9 15.9 84.2
2000 584 35.6 16.4 83.7
2001 550 36.6 15.0 88.2
2002 572 37.0 15.5 85.1
2003 572 37.0 15.5 85.1
2004 529 38.1 13.9 79.4
2005 512 37.8 13.5 80.7
2006 506 39.7 12.7 83
2007 483 39.8 12.1 83.6
2008 461 38.6 11.9 87
2009 459 41.8 11.0 90
2010 480 38.1 12.5 87.7
2011 308 24.1 12.7 87
2012 297 22.2 13.3 85.5
2013 280 24.7 11.3 85.4
2014 304 24.9 12.1 79.3
2015 278 23.0 12.0 82.4
2016 289 22.0 13.1 84.8
2017 545 40.7 13.3 89.7
2018 504 40.1 12.5 87.3
2019 510 36.3 14.0 88
2020 509 38.6 13.1 90.4
2021 468 30.6 15.2 99.4
2022 474 30.6 15.4 100
2023 441 35.5 12.4 100

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 J Z George High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 330 18.5 17.8 n/a
1991 350 18.9 18.5 n/a
1992 321 20.4 15.7 79.4
1993 312 19.4 16.1 81.7
1994 313 17.2 18.2 80.2
1995 303 16.3 18.6 76.2
1996 303 16.3 18.6 76.2
1997 301 21.1 14.3 77.4
1998 385 21.7 17.7 72.7
1999 379 23.9 15.9 84.2
2000 584 35.6 16.4 83.7
2001 550 36.6 15.0 88.2
2002 572 37.0 15.5 85.1
2003 572 37.0 15.5 85.1
2004 529 38.1 13.9 79.4
2005 512 37.8 13.5 80.7
2006 506 39.7 12.7 83
2007 483 39.8 12.1 83.6
2008 461 38.6 11.9 87
2009 459 41.8 11.0 90
2010 480 38.1 12.5 87.7
2011 308 24.1 12.7 87
2012 297 22.2 13.3 85.5
2013 280 24.7 11.3 85.4
2014 304 24.9 12.1 79.3
2015 278 23.0 12.0 82.4
2016 289 22.0 13.1 84.8
2017 545 40.7 13.3 89.7
2018 504 40.1 12.5 87.3
2019 510 36.3 14.0 88
2020 509 38.6 13.1 90.4
2021 468 30.6 15.2 99.4
2022 474 30.6 15.4 100
2023 441 35.5 12.4 100

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 J Z George High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $952 (9.9%) $8,616 (90.1%) $9,568

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

Impact of COVID-19 on J Z George High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 208th of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 173rd of 243 Middle schools
 7.6%
Ranks 139th of 233 High schoolsRanks 117th of 226 High schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (J Z George High School)18.839.2
 20.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Carroll County School District)18.839.2
 20.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (J Z George High School)18.823.5
 4.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Carroll County School District)18.823.5
 4.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (J Z George High School)36.225.8
 10.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Carroll County School District)36.225.8
 10.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (J Z George High School)27.536.2
 8.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Carroll County School District)27.536.2
 8.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (J Z George High School)9.328
 18.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Carroll County School District)9.328
 18.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (J Z George High School)14.736
 21.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Carroll County School District)14.736
 21.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (J Z George High School)4020
 20%
   8th Grade Science (Carroll County School District)4020
 20%
   8th Grade Science (Mississippi)52.753.3
 0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (J Z George High School)4157.5
 16.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Carroll County School District)4157.5
 16.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (J Z George High School)36.261.1
 24.9%
   End of Course English II (Carroll County School District)38.861.1
 22.3%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course Biology (J Z George High School)53.844.6
 9.2%
   End of Course Biology (Carroll County School District)53.844.6
 9.2%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (J Z George High School)3680
 44%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Carroll County School District)37.780
 42.3%
   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 Students510441
 13.5%
African American285233
 18.2%
American Indian00
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic2220
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White194172
 11.3%
Two or More Races49
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88%100%
 12%


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J Z George High School ranks 155th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

J Z George High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Marshall Elementary School

Students at J Z George High School are 53% African American, 39% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 441 students attended J Z George High School.


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