Nettleton High School

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Nettleton High School ranks 142 nd of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Nettleton High School is a public high school in Nettleton, Mississippi, serving 342 students in grades 9-12. The school has faced some academic challenges in recent years, ranking between 68th and 145th out of 226-237 Mississippi high schools, with a current ranking of 142nd out of 228 schools and a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

One key differentiator for Nettleton High School is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (64.91%) compared to nearby schools like Tupelo High School, which has a majority African American student body (51.87%), and Mooreville High School and Amory High School, which have higher percentages of white students (87.63% and 58.33%, respectively). Nettleton High School's test scores have been mixed, with proficiency rates below the state average in Algebra I, English II, and Biology, but above the state average in U.S. History.

Another notable aspect of Nettleton High School is its exceptionally high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 99.12% to 99.19% over the past three school years. This is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, such as Tupelo High School at 99.85%, Mooreville High School at 99.36%, and Amory High School at 99.34%. Additionally, Nettleton High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.4 to 12, which is lower than the surrounding schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

165 Mullen Avenue
Nettleton, MS 38858

(662) 963-2306

District: Nettleton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
142^nd of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,974

Feeder schools for Nettleton High School:

Elementary:	Nettleton Primary School
Middle:	Nettleton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 342

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.5%

African American:

34.2%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nettleton High School ranks worse than 62.3% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.7. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Nettleton 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 (63.5%), African American (34.2%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nettleton High School is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Nettleton High School employs 31.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nettleton High School is $11,974.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Nettleton High School 142^nd of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Nettleton High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nettleton High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	68.47	62^nd	232	73.3%
2005	65.57	74^th	232	68.1%
2006	59.48	106^th	232	54.3%
2007	80.48	11^th	232	95.3%
2008	64.26	87^th	235	63.0%
2009	72.06	54^th	235	77.0%
2010	70.88	58^th	235	75.3%
2011	71.97	47^th	244	80.7%
2012	54.40	113^th	241	53.1%
2013	47.27	130^th	238	45.4%
2014	51.87	115^th	236	51.3%
2015	32.58	145^th	226	35.8%
2016	45.59	126^th	231	45.5%
2017	65.92	68^th	237	71.3%
2018	47.05	129^th	233	44.6%
2019	58.13	86^th	233	63.1%
2021	42.93	130^th	231	43.7%
2022	48.81	125^th	228	45.2%
2023	65.58	72^nd	226	68.1%
2024	39.70	142^nd	228	37.7%

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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 teacher
Monday, July 8, 2013

Lack of vision, to much talk and no action.... Close Quote

Enrollment information for Nettleton High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	247	102	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	350
1991	252	116	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	368
1992	242	133	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	375
1993	218	121	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	340
1994	209	129	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	340
1995	233	134	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	367
1996	233	134	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	367
1997	234	137	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	372
1998	273	136	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	411
1999	270	136	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	407
2000	232	137	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	369
2001	229	133	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	364
2002	240	133	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	374
2003	240	133	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	374
2004	240	122	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	365
2005	514	228	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	745
2006	249	130	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	382
2007	258	118	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	378
2008	266	130	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	400
2009	262	134	2	3	0	0	0	401
2010	278	116	3	3	0	0	0	400
2011	262	107	1	5	0	0	0	375
2012	257	102	3	2	0	0	1	365
2013	257	94	0	2	0	0	1	354
2014	258	92	0	1	0	0	2	353
2015	248	117	0	6	0	0	0	371
2016	276	107	0	7	0	0	1	391
2017	270	108	0	8	0	0	0	386
2018	272	127	0	8	0	0	0	407
2019	273	118	0	8	0	0	1	400
2020	269	115	0	8	0	0	1	393
2021	249	114	0	7	0	0	0	370
2022	250	114	0	6	0	0	0	370
2023	222	115	0	4	0	0	1	342
2024	217	117	0	4	0	0	4	342

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 Nettleton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	350	19.8	17.6	n/a
1991	368	21.2	17.3	n/a
1992	375	20.7	18.1	39.5
1993	340	21.0	16.2	41.5
1994	340	22.1	15.4	42.4
1995	367	24.5	15.0	47.1
1996	367	24.5	15.0	47.1
1997	372	23.7	15.7	48.4
1998	411	25.8	15.9	46.5
1999	407	26.6	15.3	60.4
2000	369	24.9	14.8	61.2
2001	364	24.3	15.0	61.8
2002	374	35.7	10.5	64.7
2003	374	35.7	10.5	64.7
2004	365	39.5	9.2	54
2005	745	45.8	16.3	60.1
2006	382	29.1	13.1	55.8
2007	378	24.2	15.6	57.1
2008	400	28.0	14.3	57.3
2009	401	34.1	11.8	64.1
2010	400	30.2	13.2	67.5
2011	375	33.8	11.0	67.7
2012	365	25.4	14.3	66.6
2013	354	n/a	n/a	67.8
2014	353	45.9	7.6	69.1
2015	371	38.0	9.7	68.7
2016	391	44.0	8.8	72.9
2017	386	44.5	8.6	69.9
2018	407	47.5	8.5	69
2019	400	41.5	9.6	68
2020	393	35.5	11.0	71.2
2021	370	33.5	11.0	99.2
2022	370	30.7	12.0	99.2
2023	342	32.5	10.4	99.1
2024	342	31.6	10.8	76.9

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 Nettleton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	350	19.8	17.6	n/a
1991	368	21.2	17.3	n/a
1992	375	20.7	18.1	39.5
1993	340	21.0	16.2	41.5
1994	340	22.1	15.4	42.4
1995	367	24.5	15.0	47.1
1996	367	24.5	15.0	47.1
1997	372	23.7	15.7	48.4
1998	411	25.8	15.9	46.5
1999	407	26.6	15.3	60.4
2000	369	24.9	14.8	61.2
2001	364	24.3	15.0	61.8
2002	374	35.7	10.5	64.7
2003	374	35.7	10.5	64.7
2004	365	39.5	9.2	54
2005	745	45.8	16.3	60.1
2006	382	29.1	13.1	55.8
2007	378	24.2	15.6	57.1
2008	400	28.0	14.3	57.3
2009	401	34.1	11.8	64.1
2010	400	30.2	13.2	67.5
2011	375	33.8	11.0	67.7
2012	365	25.4	14.3	66.6
2013	354	n/a	n/a	67.8
2014	353	45.9	7.6	69.1
2015	371	38.0	9.7	68.7
2016	391	44.0	8.8	72.9
2017	386	44.5	8.6	69.9
2018	407	47.5	8.5	69
2019	400	41.5	9.6	68
2020	393	35.5	11.0	71.2
2021	370	33.5	11.0	99.2
2022	370	30.7	12.0	99.2
2023	342	32.5	10.4	99.1
2024	342	31.6	10.8	76.9

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 Nettleton High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,362
2018	$8,314
2019	$8,889
2020	$10,013
2021	$9,878
2022	$11,974

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nettleton High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 86^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 72^nd of 226 High schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Nettleton High School)	41.2	69.9	28.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Nettleton School District)	41.2	69.9	28.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Nettleton High School)	44.9	53.6	8.7%
End of Course English II (Nettleton School District)	44.9	53.6	8.7%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Nettleton High School)	69.7	73.1	3.4%
End of Course Biology (Nettleton School District)	69.7	73.1	3.4%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Nettleton High School)	51.8	75.3	23.5%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Nettleton School District)	51.8	75.3	23.5%
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	400	342	14.5%
African American	118	115	2.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	4	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	273	222	18.7%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68%	99.1%	31.1%

Schools Near Nettleton High School

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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
Nettleton High School	Public	9-12	165 Mullen Avenue	Nettleton	38858	Itawamba County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 963-2306	342	32	10.8	76.9%	217 (63.5%)	117 (34.2%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	39.7	142^nd of 228 public high schools	37.7%		65.6	72^nd of 226 public high schools	68.1%	70	59.8	45.3	51.1	66.2	$11,974
Shannon High School	Public	9-12	218 Cherry St.	Shannon	38868	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 767-9566	499	44	11.2	64.1%	91 (18.2%)	372 (74.5%)	24 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	12.8	204^th of 228 public high schools	10.5%		7.7	219^th of 226 public high schools	3.1%	15	39.6	30.7	27.9	52.4	$12,907
Okolona High School	Public	9-12	404 Howard Gunn Street	Okolona	38860	Chickasaw County	Okolona Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 447-2362	161	12	13.7	100.0%	5 (3.1%)	151 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	48.7	127^th of 228 public high schools	44.3%		40.1	142^nd of 226 public high schools	37.2%	15	72.2	33.3	75.0	59.2	$18,430
Okolona Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	605 North Church St	Okolona	38860	Chickasaw County	Okolona Separate School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 447-3331	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Amory High School	Public	9-12	1006 Sam Haskell Circle	Amory	38821	Monroe County	Amory School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 256-5753	439	28	15.8	56.0%	247 (56.3%)	173 (39.4%)	13 (3.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	59.4	98^th of 228 public high schools	57.0%		56.6	101^st of 226 public high schools	55.3%	3	66.7	43.0	59.8	86.9	$15,877
Amory Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	1006 Sam Haskell Circle	Amory	38821	Monroe County	Amory School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 256-7601	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tupelo High School	Public	9-12	4125 Golden Wave Drive	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 841-8970	2,101	133	15.7	59.4%	727 (34.6%)	1,060 (50.5%)	168 (8.0%)	44 (2.1%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	99 (4.7%)	51.9	116^th of 228 public high schools	49.1%		63.1	81^st of 226 public high schools	64.2%	35	58.1	50.0	59.3	72.2	$12,028
Tupelo Lee County Vocational Technical School	Public	9-12	4125 Golden Wave Drive	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 841-8990	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mooreville High School	Public	9-12	115 Road 1429	Mooreville	38857	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 842-6859	460	32	14.2	43.5%	398 (86.5%)	27 (5.9%)	21 (4.6%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	58.6	99^th of 228 public high schools	56.6%		64.9	76^th of 226 public high schools	66.4%	23	78.7	55.5	52.7	71.0	$12,568
Monroe County Advanced Learning Center	Public	10-12	52251 Highway 25 South	Amory	38821	Monroe County	Monroe County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 256-2495	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Nettleton High School

What is the racial makeup of Nettleton High School?

Students at Nettleton High School are 63% White, 34% African American, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is Nettleton High School a good school?

Nettleton High School ranks 142^nd of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Nettleton High School?

Nettleton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Nettleton Primary School
Middle : Nettleton Elementary School

What district is Nettleton High School in?

Nettleton School District

How many students attend Nettleton High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 342 students attended Nettleton High School.

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