Is Smithville High School a good school?

Yes. Smithville High School ranks in the top 6.2% of Mississippi alternative schools.

How many students attend Smithville High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 540 students attended Smithville High School.

What is the racial makeup of Smithville High School?

Students at Smithville High School are 94% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Smithville High School

Summary:

Smithville High School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in the Monroe County School District in Smithville, Mississippi, with a student population of 540 and a predominantly white student body.

Smithville High School consistently outperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with significantly higher proficiency rates in subjects like 3rd grade Math, 5th grade Science, and Algebra I. The school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools like Hatley High School and Mantachie Attendance Center. However, Smithville High School serves a predominantly low-income population, with over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Smithville High School's academic success is a testament to the dedication and effectiveness of its teachers and administrators, as the school has maintained high proficiency levels even during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the school's overall performance is strong, there are some areas, such as 7th grade English Language Arts and 8th grade Mathematics, where proficiency rates could be improved to ensure that all students are receiving a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

60017 Hwy 23
Smithville, MS 38870

(662) 651-4276

District: Monroe County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
24^th of 390 Mississippi Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,837

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 540

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.3%

African American:

2.8%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Smithville High School ranks better than 93.8% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.57. (See more...)

Compare Details Smithville High School ranks better than 76.9% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.67. (See more...)

Compare Details Smithville High School ranks better than 72.8% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.63. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Smithville High School has the smallest alternative school student body size in the Monroe County School District. Racial makeup is: White (94.3%), African American (2.8%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Monroe County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smithville High School is 12.6, which is the highest among 3 alternative schools in the Monroe County School District! (See more...)

Compare Smithville High School employs 42.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smithville High School is $8,837, which is the highest among 3 alternative schools in the Monroe County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Smithville High School 61^st of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Smithville High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Smithville High School 62^nd of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Smithville High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Smithville High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	50.79	206^th	394	47.7%
2009	58.23	168^th	392	57.1%
2010	53.95	189^th	403	53.1%
2011	56.22	188^th	418	55.0%
2012	59.79	167^th	414	59.7%
2013	76.70	85^th	408	79.2%
2014	71.25	102^nd	394	74.1%
2015	83.35	52^nd	402	87.1%
2016	84.04	45^th	394	88.6%
2017	91.78	20^th	406	95.1%
2018	93.73	16^th	404	96.0%
2019	89.02	28^th	397	92.9%
2021	81.03	68^th	381	82.2%
2022	88.49	29^th	382	92.4%
2024	89.57	24^th	390	93.8%

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

Rank History for Smithville High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	69.81	66^th	244	73.0%
2009	76.24	47^th	247	81.0%
2010	64.38	88^th	255	65.5%
2011	67.02	81^st	264	69.3%
2012	58.38	112^th	270	58.5%
2013	78.18	49^th	269	81.8%
2014	69.57	66^th	264	75.0%
2015	53.61	108^th	266	59.4%
2016	71.75	67^th	260	74.2%
2017	75.07	60^th	272	77.9%
2018	94.57	6^th	252	97.6%
2019	90.54	12^th	264	95.5%
2021	67.25	84^th	257	67.3%
2022	79.58	41^st	257	84.0%
2024	72.67	61^st	264	76.9%

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

Rank History for Smithville High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	56.67	115^th	232	50.4%
2005	49.76	132^nd	232	43.1%
2006	73.97	28^th	232	87.9%
2007	64.55	85^th	232	63.4%
2008	42.72	148^th	235	37.0%
2009	57.94	100^th	235	57.4%
2010	53.70	117^th	235	50.2%
2011	70.17	53^rd	244	78.3%
2012	34.47	171^st	241	29.0%
2013	63.94	83^rd	238	65.1%
2014	28.45	187^th	236	20.8%
2015	77.65	29^th	226	87.2%
2016	69.83	57^th	231	75.3%
2017	53.99	101^st	237	57.4%
2018	52.86	114^th	233	51.1%
2019	60.40	82^nd	233	64.8%
2021	83.48	22^nd	231	90.5%
2022	73.40	51^st	228	77.6%
2023	57.69	99^th	226	56.2%
2024	70.63	62^nd	228	72.8%

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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 Smithville High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	529	77	0	2	n/a	n/a	608
1991	539	71	1	0	n/a	n/a	611
1992	510	71	1	0	n/a	n/a	582
1993	544	66	0	2	n/a	n/a	612
1994	577	74	0	1	n/a	n/a	652
1995	305	32	0	0	n/a	n/a	337
1996	305	32	0	0	n/a	n/a	337
1997	293	38	0	2	n/a	n/a	333
1998	270	40	0	1	n/a	n/a	311
1999	264	34	0	0	n/a	n/a	298
2000	277	31	0	0	n/a	n/a	308
2001	265	29	0	0	n/a	n/a	294
2002	670	55	0	2	n/a	n/a	727
2003	670	55	0	2	n/a	n/a	727
2004	650	48	0	0	n/a	n/a	698
2005	630	55	0	0	n/a	n/a	685
2006	590	57	0	3	n/a	n/a	650
2007	590	50	1	3	n/a	n/a	644
2008	571	56	1	3	n/a	n/a	631
2009	567	48	1	3	0	0	619
2010	561	45	1	5	0	4	616
2011	544	38	1	4	0	4	591
2012	493	31	1	6	0	4	535
2013	512	33	0	5	0	4	554
2014	520	30	1	4	0	6	561
2015	528	29	2	4	0	0	563
2016	533	29	4	4	0	0	570
2017	490	25	0	3	0	9	527
2018	495	20	1	1	0	11	528
2019	499	27	0	1	0	16	543
2020	497	23	0	0	0	19	539
2021	497	18	0	0	0	19	534
2022	507	19	3	0	0	14	543
2023	509	15	3	0	0	13	540

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 Smithville High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	608	30.8	19.7	n/a
1991	611	30.2	20.2	n/a
1992	582	30.6	19.0	33.5
1993	612	32.2	19.0	31.2
1994	652	33.8	19.3	32.5
1995	337	16.4	20.5	30.3
1996	337	16.4	20.5	30.3
1997	333	15.5	21.5	30.6
1998	311	16.0	19.4	30.9
1999	298	16.9	17.6	45.6
2000	308	18.0	17.1	47.7
2001	294	17.6	16.7	50
2002	727	41.3	17.6	49.4
2003	727	41.3	17.6	49.4
2004	698	41.5	16.8	50.6
2005	685	38.5	17.8	49.9
2006	650	40.1	16.2	50.6
2007	644	41.6	15.5	52.3
2008	631	43.1	14.6	53.6
2009	619	40.7	15.2	54
2010	616	40.9	15.0	58.8
2011	591	43.1	13.6	58
2012	535	42.1	12.6	54.6
2013	554	43.2	12.8	63.4
2014	561	41.1	13.6	59.2
2015	563	42.0	13.4	56.7
2016	570	42.0	13.5	55.4
2017	527	41.8	12.5	55
2018	528	36.3	14.5	52.7
2019	543	39.4	13.7	56.2
2020	539	39.0	13.8	51.6
2021	534	36.9	14.4	99.4
2022	543	37.9	14.3	99.4
2023	540	42.5	12.6	99.4

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 Smithville High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	608	30.8	19.7	n/a
1991	611	30.2	20.2	n/a
1992	582	30.6	19.0	33.5
1993	612	32.2	19.0	31.2
1994	652	33.8	19.3	32.5
1995	337	16.4	20.5	30.3
1996	337	16.4	20.5	30.3
1997	333	15.5	21.5	30.6
1998	311	16.0	19.4	30.9
1999	298	16.9	17.6	45.6
2000	308	18.0	17.1	47.7
2001	294	17.6	16.7	50
2002	727	41.3	17.6	49.4
2003	727	41.3	17.6	49.4
2004	698	41.5	16.8	50.6
2005	685	38.5	17.8	49.9
2006	650	40.1	16.2	50.6
2007	644	41.6	15.5	52.3
2008	631	43.1	14.6	53.6
2009	619	40.7	15.2	54
2010	616	40.9	15.0	58.8
2011	591	43.1	13.6	58
2012	535	42.1	12.6	54.6
2013	554	43.2	12.8	63.4
2014	561	41.1	13.6	59.2
2015	563	42.0	13.4	56.7
2016	570	42.0	13.5	55.4
2017	527	41.8	12.5	55
2018	528	36.3	14.5	52.7
2019	543	39.4	13.7	56.2
2020	539	39.0	13.8	51.6
2021	534	36.9	14.4	99.4
2022	543	37.9	14.3	99.4
2023	540	42.5	12.6	99.4

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 Smithville High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$378 (4.3%)	$8,458 (95.7%)	$8,837

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Smithville 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 28^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 29^th of 382 Elementary schools	0.5%
Ranks 12^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 41^st of 257 Middle schools	11.4%
Ranks 82^nd of 233 High schools	Ranks 99^th of 226 High schools	8.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Smithville High School)	75.7	62.5	13.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County School District)	64.1	69.3	5.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Smithville High School)	91.9	78.3	13.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Monroe County School District)	60.9	71.1	10.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	49.5	1.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Smithville High School)	53.1	48.2	4.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County School District)	54.8	50	4.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	43.8	4.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Smithville High School)	67.4	79.3	11.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Monroe County School District)	54.3	62.3	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	45.5	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Smithville High School)	62.7	64.2	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County School District)	55.4	55.5	0.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	46.5	3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Smithville High School)	66.7	73.8	7.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Monroe County School District)	46.3	52.7	6.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	36.6	2.3%
5th Grade Science (Smithville High School)	74.5	88.1	13.6%
5th Grade Science (Monroe County School District)	63.2	72.6	9.4%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	58.1	2.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Smithville High School)	57.1	51.2	5.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County School District)	45	47.1	2.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	41	7.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Smithville High School)	79.1	74.4	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Monroe County School District)	68.1	74.4	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.2	2.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Smithville High School)	56.4	47.8	8.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County School District)	44.4	43.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	38.4	0.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Smithville High School)	66.7	52.2	14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Monroe County School District)	55.3	53.6	1.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	46.1	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Smithville High School)	54.4	46.7	7.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County School District)	45	49.4	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	36.3	0.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Smithville High School)	69.5	44.5	25%
8th Grade Mathematics (Monroe County School District)	60.4	51.9	8.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	44.7	0.1%
8th Grade Science (Smithville High School)	65.2	71.1	5.9%
8th Grade Science (Monroe County School District)	71.1	62.5	8.6%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	50.4	2.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Smithville High School)	56.5	73.2	16.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Monroe County School District)	40.9	58.7	17.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Smithville High School)	37.8	47.6	9.8%
End of Course English II (Monroe County School District)	49.3	61.8	12.5%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Smithville High School)	80.8	63.6	17.2%
End of Course Biology (Monroe County School District)	54.4	73	18.6%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	59.7	2.5%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Smithville High School)	75.5	94.7	19.2%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Monroe County School District)	60.8	78.2	17.4%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	69.3	13.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	543	540	0.6%
African American	27	15	44.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	499	509	2%
Two or More Races	16	13	18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.2%	99.4%	43.3%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	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
Smithville High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	60017 Hwy 23	Smithville	38870	Monroe County	Monroe County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 651-4276	540	43	12.6	99.4%	509 (94.3%)	15 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.4%)								(n/a)	86.6	68.3	59.1	58.8	39.5	58.8	95.6	75.6	93.2	67.6	57.9	51.0	72.2	68.9	95.5	70.5	70.0	72.2	$8,837	$379	$8,458
Hatley High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	60286 Hatley Road	Amory	38821	Monroe County	Monroe County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 256-4563	972	79	12.3	99.7%	897 (92.3%)	48 (4.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	19 (2.0%)								(n/a)	77.7	58.1	60.0	38.1	38.3	71.7	65.8	64.5	77.2	76.1	70.6	89.5	52.7	41.2	81.3	83.6	71.7	76.2	$7,647	$428	$7,219
Itawamba Improvement Center	Public, Alternative	1-12	605 S. Cummings St.	Fulton	38843	Itawamba County	Itawamba County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 862-2159	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tremont Attendance Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	320 School Loop Drive	Tremont	38876	Itawamba County	Itawamba County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 652-3391	325	30	10.9	99.1%	307 (94.5%)	6 (1.8%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)								(n/a)	54.5	71.4	50.0	25.0	29.4	40.0	28.6	67.8	45.0	41.7	53.0	65.0	90.0	52.4	65.0	80.0	90.0	88.8	$9,481	$580	$8,901
Mantachie Attendance Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	311 Mustang Drive	Mantachie	38855	Itawamba County	Itawamba County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 282-4276	1,003	78	12.7	99.7%	979 (97.6%)	5 (0.5%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.1%)								(n/a)	64.6	58.6	58.7	32.3	29.3	33.0	66.1	67.7	41.1	50.0	42.7	30.7	79.1	68.1	70.6	47.7	73.8	77.1	$7,298	$629	$6,669

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