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Charleston High School

Summary:

Charleston High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Charleston, Mississippi, with a student population of 275. The school is part of the East Tallahatchie Consolidated School District, which is ranked 121 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Charleston High School has consistently received a 1 or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade, indicating below-average performance compared to other high schools in Mississippi. The school's test scores are significantly lower than the state average across all subject areas and grade levels, with only 18.8% of students proficient or better in English II, compared to the state average of 46.2%. Additionally, the school has an extremely high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 100% of students qualifying in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to the nearby West Tallahatchie High School, Charleston High School has a higher student-teacher ratio (12.4 to 13.9 compared to 10.3) and lower spending per student ($12,004 compared to $13,040). While both schools face challenges in terms of student achievement and economic disadvantage, West Tallahatchie High School has slightly better performance metrics, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve outcomes for the predominantly African American, economically disadvantaged student population at Charleston High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 310 N. Cossar
       Charleston, MS  38921

(662) 647-5359

District: East Tallahatchie Consol School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
165th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,322 Help


Feeder schools for Charleston High School:

Elementary:    Charleston Elementary School
Middle:    Charleston Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  275

Racial breakdown:

African American:
92.7%
White:
4.0%
Two or more races:
3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Charleston High School ranks worse than 72.4% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.77. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Charleston 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 (92.7%), White (4%), two or more races (3.3%). (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 Charleston High School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Compare Charleston High School employs 21.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charleston High School is $14,322.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Charleston High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Charleston High School 165th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Charleston High School in the ranking list.)

East Tallahatchie Consol School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Tallahatchie Consol School District 121st of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Charleston High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 7.03 225th 232 3.0%
2005 3.73 228th 232 1.7%
2006 16.22 221st 232 4.7%
2007 10.84 220th 232 5.2%
2008 11.30 216th 235 8.1%
2009 19.40 202nd 235 14.0%
2010 24.78 195th 235 17.0%
2011 17.82 217th 244 11.1%
2012 35.44 169th 241 29.9%
2013 39.36 152nd 238 36.1%
2014 36.00 162nd 236 31.4%
2015 12.86 200th 226 11.5%
2016 26.47 170th 231 26.4%
2017 23.06 182nd 237 23.2%
2018 12.85 208th 233 10.7%
2019 50.64 110th 233 52.8%
2021 11.97 207th 231 10.4%
2022 29.19 163rd 228 28.5%
2023 38.07 145th 226 35.8%
2024 28.77 165th 228 27.6%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Charleston High School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Charleston High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 149 298 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1991 167 288 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1992 162 297 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1993 154 272 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1994 139 296 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1995 137 282 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1996 137 282 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1997 136 284 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1998 150 265 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1999 139 246 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2000 134 235 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2001 128 255 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2002 137 276 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2003 137 276 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2004 122 301 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2005 126 310 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2006 124 305 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2007 117 292 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2008 107 300 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 410
2009 102 319 1 0 0 0 0 0 422
2010 93 318 0 1 0 0 1 0 413
2011 101 312 0 1 0 0 1 0 415
2012 103 291 0 1 0 0 1 0 396
2013 109 263 0 1 0 0 0 0 373
2014 101 252 0 1 0 0 2 0 356
2015 88 248 1 2 0 0 1 0 340
2016 91 233 0 2 0 0 0 0 326
2017 80 235 1 1 0 0 0 0 317
2018 59 220 1 0 0 0 0 0 280
2019 50 217 1 0 0 0 0 0 268
2020 30 219 1 0 0 0 1 0 251
2021 23 220 0 0 0 0 2 0 245
2022 13 248 0 0 0 0 3 0 264
2023 11 255 0 0 0 0 9 0 275

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 Charleston High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 448 27.5 16.2 n/a
1991 456 27.3 16.7 n/a
1992 460 20.9 22.0 73.3
1993 426 25.5 16.7 74.6
1994 435 25.0 17.4 71.7
1995 419 24.1 17.4 74.9
1996 419 24.1 17.4 74.9
1997 420 24.4 17.2 76
1998 415 24.5 16.9 75.7
1999 387 23.8 16.3 86
2000 371 24.6 15.1 85.2
2001 385 25.5 15.1 85.7
2002 415 20.7 20.0 84.1
2003 415 20.7 20.0 84.1
2004 427 19.6 21.8 80.3
2005 437 20.8 21.0 80.3
2006 431 21.9 19.7 81.4
2007 412 20.6 20.0 82.3
2008 410 23.4 17.5 86.3
2009 422 24.9 16.9 88.2
2010 413 27.4 15.0 86
2011 415 29.2 14.1 90.1
2012 396 29.5 13.3 87.1
2013 373 27.9 13.3 87.7
2014 356 22.1 16.1 86
2015 340 22.0 15.4 86.2
2016 326 21.0 15.5 80.4
2017 317 18.0 17.5 73.8
2018 280 18.2 15.3 89.6
2019 268 20.5 13.0 89.9
2020 251 19.9 12.6 98.8
2021 245 17.5 13.9 98.8
2022 264 21.2 12.4 100
2023 275 21.2 12.9 100

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 Charleston High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 448 27.5 16.2 n/a
1991 456 27.3 16.7 n/a
1992 460 20.9 22.0 73.3
1993 426 25.5 16.7 74.6
1994 435 25.0 17.4 71.7
1995 419 24.1 17.4 74.9
1996 419 24.1 17.4 74.9
1997 420 24.4 17.2 76
1998 415 24.5 16.9 75.7
1999 387 23.8 16.3 86
2000 371 24.6 15.1 85.2
2001 385 25.5 15.1 85.7
2002 415 20.7 20.0 84.1
2003 415 20.7 20.0 84.1
2004 427 19.6 21.8 80.3
2005 437 20.8 21.0 80.3
2006 431 21.9 19.7 81.4
2007 412 20.6 20.0 82.3
2008 410 23.4 17.5 86.3
2009 422 24.9 16.9 88.2
2010 413 27.4 15.0 86
2011 415 29.2 14.1 90.1
2012 396 29.5 13.3 87.1
2013 373 27.9 13.3 87.7
2014 356 22.1 16.1 86
2015 340 22.0 15.4 86.2
2016 326 21.0 15.5 80.4
2017 317 18.0 17.5 73.8
2018 280 18.2 15.3 89.6
2019 268 20.5 13.0 89.9
2020 251 19.9 12.6 98.8
2021 245 17.5 13.9 98.8
2022 264 21.2 12.4 100
2023 275 21.2 12.9 100

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 Charleston High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $9,711
2018 $12,004
2019 $13,586
2020 $12,182
2021 $12,392
2022 $14,322

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Charleston High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 110th of 233 High schoolsRanks 145th of 226 High schools
 16.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Charleston High School)7684.5
 8.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (East Tallahatchie Consol School District)7684.5
 8.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (Charleston High School)28.823.6
 5.2%
   End of Course English II (East Tallahatchie Consol School District)28.823.6
 5.2%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course Biology (Charleston High School)66.641.9
 24.7%
   End of Course Biology (East Tallahatchie Consol School District)66.641.9
 24.7%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Charleston High School)6062.5
 2.5%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (East Tallahatchie Consol School District)6062.5
 2.5%
   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 Students268275
 2.6%
African American217255
 17.5%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White5011
 78%
Two or More Races09
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.9%100%
 10.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Charleston High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 275 students attended Charleston High School.

Charleston High School ranks 165th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Charleston High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Charleston Elementary School
Middle : Charleston Middle School

Students at Charleston High School are 93% African American, 4% White, 3% Two or more races.


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