Center Hill High School

Summary:

Center Hill High School is a public high school serving 1,075 students in grades 9-12 in Olive Branch, Mississippi, which is part of the Desoto County School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong academic achievement on state assessments.

Center Hill High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages in subjects like Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.9, which is lower than nearby schools like Hernando High School and Desoto Central High School. However, Center Hill High School serves a student population with significant economic challenges, with 99.72% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to other schools in the Desoto County School District, Center Hill High School stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students than schools like Hernando High School and Lewisburg High School. This diversity, coupled with the school's strong academic performance, suggests that Center Hill High School is able to provide an equitable and inclusive learning environment for students of all backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 13250 Kirk Road
       Olive Branch, MS  38654


(662) 890-2490

District: Desoto County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
29th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,780 Help


Feeder schools for Center Hill High School:

Elementary:    Center Hill Elementary School
    Overpark Elementary
Middle:    Center Hill Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  1,075

Racial breakdown:

African American:
49.1%
White:
36.2%
Hispanic:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Center Hill High School ranks better than 87.3% of high schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked high schools in the Desoto County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.49. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Center Hill High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (49.1%), White (36.2%), Hispanic (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Center Hill High School is 16.9. 6 high schools in the Desoto County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Center Hill High School employs 63.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Center Hill High School is $9,780, which is the 5th highest among 8 high schools in the Desoto County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Center Hill High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Center Hill High School 29th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Center Hill High School in the ranking list.)

Desoto County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Desoto County School District 33rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Center Hill High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 73.44 52nd 235 77.9%
2009 75.16 38th 235 83.8%
2010 80.37 13th 235 94.5%
2011 68.58 62nd 244 74.6%
2012 79.69 25th 241 89.6%
2013 87.26 3rd 238 98.7%
2014 87.96 2nd 236 99.2%
2015 87.33 8th 226 96.5%
2016 90.94 4th 231 98.3%
2017 89.35 5th 237 97.9%
2018 86.63 9th 233 96.1%
2019 91.16 5th 233 97.9%
2021 86.78 12th 231 94.8%
2022 75.53 45th 228 80.3%
2023 81.57 28th 226 87.6%
2024 81.49 29th 228 87.3%
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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Reviews:
by a citizen
Monday, February 11, 2019

Open Quote CHHS in DeSoto County is the worst school in the entire district. The students are bullied by faculty members and abused in so many ways. They do not know the meaning of the word confidentiality, and students are talked about by faculty to everyone. Most of the faculty do not even know the rules/regulations of the school. Very tight-group will lie to protect each other when their actions are reported by several students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Center Hill High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 562 288 10 39 3 n/a n/a 0 902
2008 703 383 15 55 2 n/a n/a 0 1158
2009 681 381 17 56 1 0 0 0 1136
2010 451 265 13 35 1 0 0 0 765
2011 472 292 12 43 0 1 0 0 820
2012 472 288 9 45 0 0 0 0 814
2013 473 308 12 41 1 0 0 0 835
2014 508 322 10 46 1 1 1 0 889
2015 514 355 9 48 2 2 11 0 941
2016 527 364 10 47 3 3 17 0 971
2017 544 379 10 53 3 3 23 0 1015
2018 544 409 11 52 3 2 23 0 1044
2019 525 386 15 57 3 2 30 0 1018
2020 503 398 17 64 1 1 33 0 1017
2021 498 432 20 62 0 1 46 0 1059
2022 451 477 18 71 0 3 44 0 1064
2023 389 528 19 72 0 0 67 0 1075

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 Center Hill High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 902 45.0 20.0 30.4
2008 1158 57.9 20.0 29
2009 1136 65.4 17.4 33.1
2010 765 40.8 18.7 31.8
2011 820 45.0 18.2 36.8
2012 814 43.1 18.8 35.5
2013 835 44.9 18.5 42.4
2014 889 47.9 18.5 41.7
2015 941 52.0 18.0 38.8
2016 971 50.0 19.4 39.6
2017 1015 56.7 17.8 34.9
2018 1044 57.1 18.2 35.6
2019 1018 56.4 18.0 35.1
2020 1017 54.8 18.5 36.6
2021 1059 59.8 17.6 99.7
2022 1064 62.7 16.9 99.7
2023 1075 63.3 16.9 99.7

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 Center Hill High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 902 45.0 20.0 30.4
2008 1158 57.9 20.0 29
2009 1136 65.4 17.4 33.1
2010 765 40.8 18.7 31.8
2011 820 45.0 18.2 36.8
2012 814 43.1 18.8 35.5
2013 835 44.9 18.5 42.4
2014 889 47.9 18.5 41.7
2015 941 52.0 18.0 38.8
2016 971 50.0 19.4 39.6
2017 1015 56.7 17.8 34.9
2018 1044 57.1 18.2 35.6
2019 1018 56.4 18.0 35.1
2020 1017 54.8 18.5 36.6
2021 1059 59.8 17.6 99.7
2022 1064 62.7 16.9 99.7
2023 1075 63.3 16.9 99.7

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 Center Hill High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $6,965
2018 $7,572
2019 $8,098
2020 $8,539
2021 $8,218
2022 $9,780

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Center Hill High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5th of 233 High schoolsRanks 28th of 226 High schools
 10.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Center Hill High School)82.279.1
 3.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Desoto County School District)69.478.2
 8.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (Center Hill High School)6865.2
 2.8%
   End of Course English II (Desoto County School District)53.855.4
 1.6%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course Biology (Center Hill High School)8173
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Desoto County School District)66.465.5
 0.9%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Center Hill High School)65.687.6
 22%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Desoto County School District)64.673.6
 9%
   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 Students10181075
 5.6%
African American386528
 36.8%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian1519
 26.7%
Hispanic5772
 26.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White525389
 25.9%
Two or More Races3067
 123.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.1%99.7%
 64.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Center Hill High School

Center Hill High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Center Hill Elementary School
Elementary : Overpark Elementary
Middle : Center Hill Middle

Students at Center Hill High School are 49% African American, 36% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Center Hill High School ranks 29th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,075 students attended Center Hill High School.


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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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