Is J Z George High School a good school?

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

How many students attend J Z George High School?

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

What is the racial makeup of J Z George High School?

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

What schools feed into J Z George High School?

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

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:
155^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,855

Feeder schools for J Z George High School:

Elementary:

Marshall Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 441

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.8%

White:

39.0%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details J Z George High School ranks worse than 75% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.76. (See more...)

Compare Details J Z George High School ranks worse than 68% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.87. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at J Z George 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 (52.8%), White (39%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J Z George High School is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare J Z George High School employs 35.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at J Z George High School is $12,855.

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 198^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See J Z George High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks J Z George High School 155^th 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 104^th 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
2008	39.98	163^rd	244	33.2%
2009	24.52	187^th	247	24.3%
2010	17.13	226^th	255	11.4%
2017	31.28	181^st	272	33.5%
2018	26.27	186^th	252	26.2%
2019	20.40	208^th	264	21.2%
2021	20.69	197^th	257	23.3%
2022	15.55	219^th	257	14.8%
2023	26.08	173^rd	243	28.8%
2024	24.76	198^th	264	25.0%

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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
2004	40.98	165^th	232	28.9%
2005	40.94	158^th	232	31.9%
2006	30.66	182^nd	232	21.6%
2007	65.34	81^st	232	65.1%
2008	62.14	97^th	235	58.7%
2009	57.75	102^nd	235	56.6%
2010	22.93	198^th	235	15.7%
2011	35.28	176^th	244	27.9%
2012	16.99	212^th	241	12.0%
2013	8.18	229^th	238	3.8%
2014	61.00	87^th	236	63.1%
2015	38.41	131^st	226	42.0%
2016	31.14	162^nd	231	29.9%
2017	39.72	142^nd	237	40.1%
2018	27.96	169^th	233	27.5%
2019	40.59	139^th	233	40.3%
2021	25.21	172^nd	231	25.5%
2022	24.59	176^th	228	22.8%
2023	51.00	117^th	226	48.2%
2024	32.87	155^th	228	32.0%

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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 J Z George High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	81	249	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	330
1991	97	253	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	350
1992	86	235	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	321
1993	80	232	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	312
1994	86	227	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	313
1995	103	200	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	303
1996	103	200	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	303
1997	90	211	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	301
1998	147	236	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	385
1999	167	209	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	379
2000	180	401	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	584
2001	164	386	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	550
2002	186	385	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	572
2003	186	385	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	572
2004	174	353	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	529
2005	143	368	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	512
2006	130	375	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	506
2007	135	347	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	483
2008	135	323	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	461
2009	124	331	0	4	0	0	0	459
2010	139	334	0	5	0	0	2	480
2011	85	218	0	5	0	0	0	308
2012	78	212	0	5	0	0	2	297
2013	86	184	0	9	0	0	1	280
2014	102	194	0	6	0	0	2	304
2015	93	175	1	9	0	0	0	278
2016	99	179	1	9	0	0	1	289
2017	217	306	4	16	0	0	2	545
2018	196	282	5	17	0	0	4	504
2019	194	285	5	22	0	0	4	510
2020	182	292	6	20	0	0	9	509
2021	177	259	4	23	0	0	5	468
2022	181	262	5	19	0	0	7	474
2023	172	233	7	20	0	0	9	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

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,320
2018	$9,568
2019	$10,070
2020	$10,631
2021	$11,720
2022	$12,855

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 208^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 173^rd of 243 Middle schools	7.6%
Ranks 139^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 117^th 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)	18.8	39.2	20.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Carroll County School District)	18.8	39.2	20.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (J Z George High School)	18.8	23.5	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Carroll County School District)	18.8	23.5	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (J Z George High School)	36.2	25.8	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Carroll County School District)	36.2	25.8	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (J Z George High School)	27.5	36.2	8.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Carroll County School District)	27.5	36.2	8.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (J Z George High School)	9.3	28	18.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Carroll County School District)	9.3	28	18.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (J Z George High School)	14.7	36	21.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Carroll County School District)	14.7	36	21.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (J Z George High School)	40	20	20%
8th Grade Science (Carroll County School District)	40	20	20%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (J Z George High School)	41	57.5	16.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Carroll County School District)	41	57.5	16.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (J Z George High School)	36.2	61.1	24.9%
End of Course English II (Carroll County School District)	38.8	61.1	22.3%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (J Z George High School)	53.8	44.6	9.2%
End of Course Biology (Carroll County School District)	53.8	44.6	9.2%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (J Z George High School)	36	80	44%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Carroll County School District)	37.7	80	42.3%
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	510	441	13.5%
African American	285	233	18.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	7	40%
Hispanic	22	20	9.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	194	172	11.3%
Two or More Races	4	9	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88%	100%	12%

Schools Near J Z George 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 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
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
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)
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
Amanda Elzy High School	Public	9-12	604 Elzy Avenue	Greenwood	38930	Leflore County	Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 459-8034	395	29	13.7	100.0%	4 (1.0%)	367 (92.9%)	24 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.1	208^th of 228 public high schools	8.8%		13.8	203^rd of 226 public high schools	10.2%	5					18.2	16.8		24.1	62.9	$13,383
Career And Technical Center	Public	9-12	616 Sycamore Avenue	Greenwood	38930	Leflore County	Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 455-7414	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Greenwood High School	Public	9-12	1209 Garrard Avenue	Greenwood	38930	Leflore County	Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 455-7450	637	42	15.3	100.0%	13 (2.0%)	607 (95.3%)	9 (1.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	8.2	217^th of 228 public high schools	4.8%		12.4	205^th of 226 public high schools	9.3%	12					21.8	12.5		37.8	55.0	$13,062
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 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
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)

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