Is East Central High School a good school?

Yes. East Central High School ranks in the top 8.3% of Mississippi high schools.

How many students attend East Central High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 793 students attended East Central High School.

What is the racial makeup of East Central High School?

Students at East Central High School are 93% White, 4% African American, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into East Central High School?

East Central High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : East Central Lower Elementary Elementary : East Central Upper Elementary Middle : East Central Middle School

East Central High School in Moss Point MS

Performance Trends

Compare Details East Central High School ranks better than 91.7% of high schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Jackson County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.17. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at East Central 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: White (93.1%), African American (3.8%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Central High School is 16.1, which is the 2^nd best among 3 high schools in the Jackson County School District. (See more...)

Compare East Central High School employs 49.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Central High School is $11,477, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 high schools in the Jackson County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks East Central High School 19^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See East Central High School in the ranking list.)

Jackson County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson County School District 6^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	71.79	41^st	232	82.3%
2005	79.26	16^th	232	93.1%
2006	76.88	14^th	232	94.0%
2007	80.31	13^th	232	94.4%
2008	78.66	23^rd	235	90.2%
2009	80.23	16^th	235	93.2%
2010	79.65	18^th	235	92.3%
2011	73.82	39^th	244	84.0%
2012	83.10	14^th	241	94.2%
2013	78.15	34^th	238	85.7%
2014	77.27	30^th	236	87.3%
2015	80.09	24^th	226	89.4%
2016	81.59	26^th	231	88.7%
2017	78.73	31^st	237	86.9%
2018	75.60	39^th	233	83.3%
2019	84.58	19^th	233	91.8%
2021	85.90	16^th	231	93.1%
2022	80.71	30^th	228	86.8%
2023	86.45	11^th	226	95.1%
2024	84.17	19^th	228	91.7%

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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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by a parent
Friday, July 17, 2009

I gave it this rating because I had 4 children to graduate from there and was very proud of the school and teachers, but now I have grandchildren there and things have changed so much, the Parents run things, we had problems with some girls stealing things out of bookbags, threats to my granddaughter, lies and these things were reported to the Principals and nothing was done. She was taken out of school and home schooled and in just a few months she graduated and will start to college this summer and she is only 16yrs. old. I have been told that these girls have attacked another girl in the same ways. I just am sick that these things have not been taken care of. My granddaughter is very smart, she took alot off these girls. Maybe I am venting to much, but they need to stop this I could tell lots more but I won't Close Quote

Enrollment information for East Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	502	35	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	537
1991	501	38	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	539
1992	529	34	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	565
1993	559	31	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	592
1994	594	43	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	639
1995	677	39	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	717
1996	677	39	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	717
1997	668	45	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	714
1998	703	39	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	744
1999	710	34	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	745
2000	691	35	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	726
2001	715	27	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	743
2002	703	43	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	750
2003	703	43	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	750
2004	700	51	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	755
2005	708	55	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	770
2006	732	45	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	782
2007	752	45	3	2	3	n/a	n/a	805
2008	755	46	4	5	3	n/a	n/a	813
2009	792	53	3	6	1	0	0	855
2010	808	51	2	5	1	0	0	867
2011	770	53	2	5	1	0	0	831
2012	766	47	2	9	1	0	0	825
2013	725	35	2	7	0	0	0	769
2014	726	38	1	9	0	1	0	775
2015	713	33	2	8	1	1	0	758
2016	709	29	0	10	2	0	0	750
2017	707	29	1	7	3	0	0	747
2018	683	25	2	8	3	0	1	722
2019	697	29	3	7	2	1	2	741
2020	723	29	4	7	3	2	3	771
2021	731	28	2	9	2	2	1	775
2022	751	26	1	10	1	2	4	795
2023	747	23	0	9	2	1	5	787
2024	738	30	0	11	2	1	11	793

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 East Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	537	31.8	16.8	n/a
1991	539	30.4	17.7	n/a
1992	565	31.3	18.0	25.8
1993	592	33.1	17.9	27
1994	639	34.0	18.8	25.2
1995	717	35.9	20.0	25.1
1996	717	35.9	20.0	25.1
1997	714	37.1	19.2	26.1
1998	744	38.8	19.2	28.1
1999	745	42.8	17.4	37.7
2000	726	44.1	16.5	39.9
2001	743	44.7	16.6	40.8
2002	750	40.9	18.3	43.3
2003	750	40.9	18.3	43.3
2004	755	43.5	17.4	30.9
2005	770	43.9	17.5	34.2
2006	782	42.7	18.3	31.3
2007	805	47.5	16.9	32.3
2008	813	46.5	17.5	33.6
2009	855	52.3	16.3	35.6
2010	867	51.3	16.8	40.8
2011	831	52.1	15.9	43.4
2012	825	46.7	17.6	42.1
2013	769	46.0	16.7	40.6
2014	775	45.2	17.1	42.7
2015	758	44.0	17.2	39.3
2016	750	46.0	16.3	43.2
2017	747	44.3	16.8	43.5
2018	722	44.1	16.3	42.7
2019	741	42.2	17.5	40.8
2020	771	39.9	19.2	40.9
2021	775	46.0	16.8	99.6
2022	795	47.5	16.7	99.6
2023	787	48.6	16.1	99.6
2024	793	49.1	16.1	45.1

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 East Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	537	31.8	16.8	n/a
1991	539	30.4	17.7	n/a
1992	565	31.3	18.0	25.8
1993	592	33.1	17.9	27
1994	639	34.0	18.8	25.2
1995	717	35.9	20.0	25.1
1996	717	35.9	20.0	25.1
1997	714	37.1	19.2	26.1
1998	744	38.8	19.2	28.1
1999	745	42.8	17.4	37.7
2000	726	44.1	16.5	39.9
2001	743	44.7	16.6	40.8
2002	750	40.9	18.3	43.3
2003	750	40.9	18.3	43.3
2004	755	43.5	17.4	30.9
2005	770	43.9	17.5	34.2
2006	782	42.7	18.3	31.3
2007	805	47.5	16.9	32.3
2008	813	46.5	17.5	33.6
2009	855	52.3	16.3	35.6
2010	867	51.3	16.8	40.8
2011	831	52.1	15.9	43.4
2012	825	46.7	17.6	42.1
2013	769	46.0	16.7	40.6
2014	775	45.2	17.1	42.7
2015	758	44.0	17.2	39.3
2016	750	46.0	16.3	43.2
2017	747	44.3	16.8	43.5
2018	722	44.1	16.3	42.7
2019	741	42.2	17.5	40.8
2020	771	39.9	19.2	40.9
2021	775	46.0	16.8	99.6
2022	795	47.5	16.7	99.6
2023	787	48.6	16.1	99.6
2024	793	49.1	16.1	45.1

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 East Central High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$12,009
2018	$8,979
2019	$9,313
2020	$10,555
2021	$10,686
2022	$11,477

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Central High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 19^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 11^th of 226 High schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (East Central High School)	75.3	87.1	11.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Jackson County School District)	60.1	80.5	20.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (East Central High School)	64	70.4	6.4%
End of Course English II (Jackson County School District)	56.8	64.2	7.4%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (East Central High School)	72.4	83	10.6%
End of Course Biology (Jackson County School District)	72.6	74.9	2.3%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (East Central High School)	63.2	81.9	18.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Jackson County School District)	69.9	85.8	15.9%
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	741	787	6.2%
African American	29	23	20.7%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	7	9	28.6%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	697	747	7.2%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.8%	99.6%	58.9%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (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 Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
East Central High School	Public	9-12	21700 Slider Rd.	Moss Point	39562	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 283-3120	793	49	16.1	45.1%	738 (93.1%)	30 (3.8%)	11 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (1.4%)	84.2	19^th of 228 public high schools	91.7%		86.5	11^th of 226 public high schools	95.1%	8	90.5	61.9	74.0	86.0	$11,477
Vancleave High School	Public	9-12	12424 Hwy 57	Vancleave	39565	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 283-3720	745	46	16.2	47.9%	667 (89.5%)	28 (3.8%)	27 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (2.4%)	87.5	10^th of 228 public high schools	95.6%		83	22^nd of 226 public high schools	90.3%	12	81.0	67.5	82.6	94.0	$11,814
Jackson County Vocational Center	Public	10-12	12425 Hwy 57	Vancleave	39565	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 283-3950	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
George County High School	Public	9-12	9284 Hwy 63s	Lucedale	39452	George County	George County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 947-3116	1,118	76	14.6	100.0%	899 (80.4%)	123 (11.0%)	31 (2.8%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (5.1%)	72.1	55^th of 228 public high schools	75.9%		62.4	82^nd of 226 public high schools	63.7%	27	74.0	51.6	75.9	80.2	$10,684
George County Alternative	Public	7-12	9284 Old HWY 63 South	Lucedale	39452	George County	George County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 947-6993	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Moss Point High School	Public	9-12	4913 Weems Street	Moss Point	39563	Jackson County	Moss Point Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 475-5721	493	41	12.1	100.0%	69 (14.0%)	373 (75.7%)	29 (5.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.9%)	51	120^th of 228 public high schools	47.4%		44.3	133^rd of 226 public high schools	41.2%	13	69.1	33.3	70.2	68.6	$17,598
Moss Point Career & Technical Educa	Public	9-12	4913 Weems Street	Moss Point	39563	Jackson County	Moss Point Separate School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 474-1455	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Gautier High School	Public	9-12	4307 Gautier/Vancleave	Gautier	39553	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 522-8783	874	58	14.9	100.0%	296 (33.9%)	382 (43.7%)	150 (17.2%)	9 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (3.9%)	57.2	102^nd of 228 public high schools	55.3%		67.8	63^rd of 226 public high schools	72.1%	39	70.9	50.6	62.4	68.7	$15,010

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