Simmons High School

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Simmons High School ranks 139 th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Simmons High School is a public high school located in Hollandale, Mississippi, serving 155 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Hollandale School District, which is ranked 90 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Simmons High School stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (97.42%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 33.33% to 99.31% African American. The school also consistently underperforms on state assessments, with proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts and Science often less than half the state average. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 27.4% in English II and 46.5% in 8th grade Science, compared to the state averages of 46.2% and 59.1%, respectively. Additionally, Simmons High School has a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its student population.

Despite the higher spending per student at Simmons High School ($14,023) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from $10,077 to $15,116 per student, the academic performance of the school remains low. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.3 to 11.3 over the past three years, could be leveraged to provide more personalized attention and support for students. Interestingly, the surrounding schools, such as Greenville High School, South Delta High School, and O'Bannon High School, while also serving predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student populations, generally outperform Simmons High School on academic measures, suggesting opportunities to learn from their practices and strategies.

Detail:

Public 9-12

501 West Washington Street
Hollandale, MS 38748

(662) 827-2228

District: Hollandale School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
139^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,023

Feeder schools for Simmons High School:

Elementary:

Sanders Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.3

Number of students: 155

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.4%

White:

1.3%

Hispanic:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Simmons High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.45. (See more...)

Compare Details Simmons High School ranks worse than 61% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.93. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.4%), Hispanic (1.3%), White (1.3%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Simmons High School is 8.3. (See more...)

Compare Simmons High School employs 18.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Simmons High School is $14,023.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Simmons High School 139^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Simmons High School in the ranking list.)

Hollandale School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hollandale School District 90^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Simmons High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2012	39.65	174^th	270	35.6%
2013	56.12	126^th	269	53.2%
2014	40.16	168^th	264	36.4%
2015	39.85	155^th	266	41.7%
2016	37.01	164^th	260	36.9%
2017	18.99	219^th	272	19.5%
2019	20.10	210^th	264	20.5%
2021	16.01	214^th	257	16.7%
2022	15.94	215^th	257	16.3%
2023	35.45	151^st	243	37.9%

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

Rank History for Simmons High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	31.27	183^rd	232	21.1%
2005	44.24	143^rd	232	38.4%
2006	32.92	177^th	232	23.7%
2007	43.55	149^th	232	35.8%
2008	41.43	154^th	235	34.5%
2009	43.46	147^th	235	37.4%
2010	12.27	219^th	235	6.8%
2011	30.16	187^th	244	23.4%
2012	45.11	136^th	241	43.6%
2013	57.36	100^th	238	58.0%
2014	35.50	166^th	236	29.7%
2015	47.38	102^nd	226	54.9%
2016	26.51	169^th	231	26.8%
2017	35.03	150^th	237	36.7%
2018	45.52	133^rd	233	42.9%
2019	23.69	179^th	233	23.2%
2021	13.95	198^th	231	14.3%
2022	57.77	99^th	228	56.6%
2023	60.45	92^nd	226	59.3%
2024	40.93	139^th	228	39.0%

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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 Simmons High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	14	546	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	560
1991	17	552	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	569
1992	13	574	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	588
1993	12	588	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	600
1994	9	592	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	601
1995	4	374	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	378
1996	4	374	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	378
1997	3	366	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	371
1998	7	355	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	362
1999	2	380	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	382
2000	2	344	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	346
2001	2	351	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	353
2002	3	266	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	269
2003	3	266	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	269
2004	1	275	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	276
2005	1	239	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	241
2006	0	249	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	249
2007	0	255	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	255
2008	1	256	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	258
2009	1	242	0	0	0	0	0	243
2010	1	276	0	0	0	0	0	277
2011	0	241	0	0	0	0	0	241
2012	4	298	0	0	0	0	2	304
2013	3	308	0	0	0	0	1	312
2014	0	283	0	0	0	0	2	285
2015	0	291	1	0	0	0	2	294
2016	1	261	0	0	0	0	2	264
2017	1	261	0	0	0	0	1	263
2018	6	266	0	0	0	0	0	272
2019	4	245	0	1	0	0	0	250
2020	0	223	0	2	0	0	0	225
2021	0	207	0	2	0	0	0	209
2022	0	223	0	2	1	0	1	227
2023	2	151	0	2	0	0	0	155

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 Simmons High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	560	30.5	18.3	n/a
1991	569	32.6	17.4	n/a
1992	588	30.9	19.0	94.9
1993	600	32.3	18.6	92.8
1994	601	35.3	17.0	94.8
1995	378	23.8	15.9	95
1996	378	23.8	15.9	95
1997	371	21.8	17.0	94.9
1998	362	20.1	18.0	94.8
1999	382	19.4	19.7	94.8
2000	346	23.3	14.8	97.7
2001	353	22.7	15.6	96
2002	269	22.2	12.1	98.9
2003	269	22.2	12.1	98.9
2004	276	22.3	12.4	98.9
2005	241	20.7	11.6	98.8
2006	249	20.1	12.4	98.8
2007	255	20.4	12.5	98.8
2008	258	20.2	12.8	98.8
2009	243	21.2	11.5	98.8
2010	277	21.3	13.0	93.1
2011	241	18.7	12.8	98.8
2012	304	27.8	10.9	99
2013	312	34.0	9.1	99
2014	285	27.8	10.2	92.6
2015	294	29.0	10.1	99
2016	264	25.0	10.5	100
2017	263	22.2	11.8	100
2018	272	20.2	13.4	100
2019	250	30.9	8.0	100
2020	225	23.3	9.6	100
2021	209	23.4	8.9	100
2022	227	19.9	11.3	100
2023	155	18.6	8.3	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 Simmons High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	560	30.5	18.3	n/a
1991	569	32.6	17.4	n/a
1992	588	30.9	19.0	94.9
1993	600	32.3	18.6	92.8
1994	601	35.3	17.0	94.8
1995	378	23.8	15.9	95
1996	378	23.8	15.9	95
1997	371	21.8	17.0	94.9
1998	362	20.1	18.0	94.8
1999	382	19.4	19.7	94.8
2000	346	23.3	14.8	97.7
2001	353	22.7	15.6	96
2002	269	22.2	12.1	98.9
2003	269	22.2	12.1	98.9
2004	276	22.3	12.4	98.9
2005	241	20.7	11.6	98.8
2006	249	20.1	12.4	98.8
2007	255	20.4	12.5	98.8
2008	258	20.2	12.8	98.8
2009	243	21.2	11.5	98.8
2010	277	21.3	13.0	93.1
2011	241	18.7	12.8	98.8
2012	304	27.8	10.9	99
2013	312	34.0	9.1	99
2014	285	27.8	10.2	92.6
2015	294	29.0	10.1	99
2016	264	25.0	10.5	100
2017	263	22.2	11.8	100
2018	272	20.2	13.4	100
2019	250	30.9	8.0	100
2020	225	23.3	9.6	100
2021	209	23.4	8.9	100
2022	227	19.9	11.3	100
2023	155	18.6	8.3	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 Simmons High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,025 (14.4%)	$11,998 (85.6%)	$14,023

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Simmons High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 210^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 151^st of 243 Middle schools	17.4%
Ranks 179^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 92^nd of 226 High schools	36.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Simmons High School)	20.5	29.1	8.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hollandale School District)	20.5	29.1	8.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Simmons High School)	25	41.7	16.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hollandale School District)	25	41.7	16.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Simmons High School)	8.3	11.1	2.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hollandale School District)	8.3	11.1	2.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	36.3	0.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Simmons High School)	37.1	54.5	17.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hollandale School District)	37.1	54.5	17.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Simmons High School)	36.2	46.5	10.3%
8th Grade Science (Hollandale School District)	36.2	46.5	10.3%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Simmons High School)	34	61.9	27.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Hollandale School District)	34	61.9	27.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Simmons High School)	21.9	25.8	3.9%
End of Course English II (Hollandale School District)	21.9	25.8	3.9%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	44	0.1%
End of Course Biology (Simmons High School)	44.5	57.9	13.4%
End of Course Biology (Hollandale School District)	44.5	57.9	13.4%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Simmons High School)	62.2	94.1	31.9%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Hollandale School District)	62.2	94.1	31.9%
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	250	155	38%
African American	245	151	38.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	2	50%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Simmons 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 (2019)
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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Simmons High School	Public	9-12	501 West Washington Street	Hollandale	38748	Washington County	Hollandale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 827-2228	155	19	8.3	100.0%	2 (1.3%)	151 (97.4%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.9	139^th of 228 public high schools	39.0%		60.5	92^nd of 226 public high schools	59.3%	47					44.2	27.4		76.9	77.2	$14,023	$2,025	$11,998
Riverside High School	Public	7-12	939 Riverside Road	Avon	38723	Washington County	Western Line School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 335-4527	372	24	15.5	100.0%	221 (59.4%)	124 (33.3%)	17 (4.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	25	172^nd of 228 public high schools	24.6%		19.1	186^th of 226 public high schools	17.7%	14	21.0	28.1	32.8	36.8	52.1	24.5	53.6	45.2	65.6	$10,241	$623	$9,618
Leland High School	Public	9-12	402 E. Third Street	Leland	38756	Washington County	Leland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 686-5020	179	15	11.9	100.0%	7 (3.9%)	168 (93.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	29.7	161^st of 228 public high schools	29.4%		42.4	137^th of 226 public high schools	39.4%	24					36.8	19.5		72.6	55.3	$14,079	$2,191	$11,888
Leland Career & Technical Center	Public	9-12	404 South Deer Creek Drive	Leland	38756	Washington County	Leland School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 686-5025	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
O'Bannon High School	Public	7-12	1203 S. Raceway Road	Greenville	38701	Washington County	Western Line School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 335-2637	373	29	13.0	100.0%	14 (3.8%)	349 (93.6%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	20.1	186^th of 228 public high schools	18.4%		21.8	179^th of 226 public high schools	20.8%	7	26.4	20.8	30.8	36.4	60.6	26.6	22.1	22.2	58.5	$10,406	$1,084	$9,321
South Delta Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	285 Maple Street	Rolling Fork	39159	Sharkey County	South Delta School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 873-2029	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
South Delta High School	Public	9-12	303 Parkway	Rolling Fork	39159	Sharkey County	South Delta School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 873-4308	171	17	10.1	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	167 (97.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	7.5	219^th of 228 public high schools	3.9%		21.9	177^th of 226 public high schools	21.7%	42					24.1	31.6		14.3	47.7	$15,116	$1,452	$13,664
Greenville Technical Center	Public	9-12	350 South Raceway Road	Greenville	38703	Washington County	Greenville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(662) 334-7171	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Greenville High School	Public	9-12	419 East Robertshaw Street	Greenville	38701	Washington County	Greenville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 334-7063	871	50	17.5	99.9%	5 (0.6%)	865 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	9.6	211^th of 228 public high schools	7.5%		10.9	207^th of 226 public high schools	8.4%	4					16.2	27.6		31.5	51.2	$10,077	$1,360	$8,718

Frequently Asked Questions about Simmons High School

What district is Simmons High School in?

Hollandale School District

Is Simmons High School a good school?

Simmons High School ranks 139^th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Simmons High School?

Students at Simmons High School are 97% African American, 1% White, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Simmons High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 155 students attended Simmons High School.

What schools feed into Simmons High School?

Simmons High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sanders Elementary School

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