North Panola High School

Summary:

North Panola High School is a public high school in Sardis, Mississippi, serving 374 students in grades 9-12, with a predominantly African American student population of over 96%.

Despite higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools, North Panola High School has consistently underperformed academically, with proficiency rates significantly below the state average in subjects like Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing between the 180th and 231st out of 228-237 Mississippi high schools, and has received a 1 or 0 out of 5 stars rating from SchoolDigger, indicating poor overall performance. This is in stark contrast to the nearby Independence High School, Strayhorn High School, and Senatobia High School, which generally outperform North Panola High School on standardized tests and have higher statewide rankings and ratings.

North Panola High School also faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating that all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This is significantly higher than the nearby schools, which have free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 99.03% to 99.74%. The school's high poverty rate, lack of racial diversity, and underperformance suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

500 HWY 51 North
Sardis, MS 38666

(662) 487-1070

District: North Panola School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
213^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,430

Feeder schools for North Panola High School:

Elementary:	Como Primary
	Green Hill Intermediate
Middle:	North Panola Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 374

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.3%

White:

2.1%

Hispanic:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Panola High School ranks worse than 93.4% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96.3%), White (2.1%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Panola High School is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare North Panola High School employs 25.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Panola High School is $13,430.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks North Panola High School 213^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See North Panola High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Panola High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	2.30	230^th	232	0.9%
2005	1.43	231^st	232	0.4%
2006	13.25	225^th	232	3.0%
2007	20.40	204^th	232	12.1%
2008	45.27	143^rd	235	39.1%
2009	33.46	167^th	235	28.9%
2010	20.65	201^st	235	14.5%
2011	35.08	177^th	244	27.5%
2012	27.16	186^th	241	22.8%
2013	34.83	159^th	238	33.2%
2014	48.08	125^th	236	47.0%
2015	22.37	169^th	226	25.2%
2016	22.02	184^th	231	20.3%
2017	19.95	185^th	237	21.9%
2018	38.63	147^th	233	36.9%
2019	20.03	191^st	233	18.0%
2021	5.33	231^st	231	0.0%
2022	22.40	180^th	228	21.1%
2023	17.52	194^th	226	14.2%
2024	9.26	213^th	228	6.6%

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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 North Panola High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	13	677	0	0	n/a	n/a	690
1991	22	529	0	0	n/a	n/a	551
1992	11	581	0	0	n/a	n/a	592
1993	14	547	0	0	n/a	n/a	561
1994	10	553	0	0	n/a	n/a	563
1995	11	521	0	0	n/a	n/a	532
1996	11	521	0	0	n/a	n/a	532
1997	4	564	0	0	n/a	n/a	568
1998	7	520	0	0	n/a	n/a	527
1999	11	520	0	0	n/a	n/a	531
2000	9	463	0	0	n/a	n/a	472
2001	9	456	0	0	n/a	n/a	465
2002	1	403	0	1	n/a	n/a	405
2003	1	403	0	1	n/a	n/a	405
2004	2	411	0	0	n/a	n/a	413
2005	3	472	0	0	n/a	n/a	475
2006	2	467	0	0	n/a	n/a	469
2007	5	466	0	0	n/a	n/a	471
2008	5	462	0	0	n/a	n/a	467
2009	12	470	0	1	0	0	483
2010	18	454	0	1	0	3	476
2011	13	452	0	2	0	1	468
2012	11	413	0	1	0	3	428
2013	7	376	0	0	0	2	385
2014	9	369	0	1	0	1	380
2015	11	380	0	1	0	1	393
2016	8	374	0	0	0	2	384
2017	6	372	2	0	0	1	381
2018	7	371	0	0	0	2	380
2019	9	347	0	0	0	1	357
2020	10	363	0	1	0	1	375
2021	13	373	0	1	0	1	388
2022	5	344	1	2	0	2	354
2023	8	360	0	4	0	2	374

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 North Panola High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	690	31.6	21.8	n/a
1991	551	27.6	19.9	n/a
1992	592	27.5	21.5	87.2
1993	561	25.7	21.8	89.3
1994	563	30.2	18.6	89.9
1995	532	23.5	22.6	88.5
1996	532	23.5	22.6	88.5
1997	568	23.0	24.7	89.6
1998	527	23.3	22.6	88
1999	531	32.1	16.5	94.9
2000	472	28.1	16.8	91.1
2001	465	29.0	16.0	88
2002	405	28.6	14.2	94.6
2003	405	28.6	14.2	94.6
2004	413	33.3	12.4	78.5
2005	475	38.1	12.5	81.3
2006	469	28.4	16.5	90
2007	471	30.4	15.5	89
2008	467	33.3	14.0	91
2009	483	31.1	15.5	92.1
2010	476	34.2	13.8	92.2
2011	468	34.9	13.4	94.9
2012	428	31.2	13.7	92.5
2013	385	37.4	10.2	95.1
2014	380	28.2	13.4	97.9
2015	393	24.0	16.3	100
2016	384	24.0	16.0	100
2017	381	25.3	15.0	100
2018	380	29.6	12.8	100
2019	357	31.8	11.2	100
2020	375	22.8	16.4	100
2021	388	22.9	16.9	100
2022	354	24.4	14.4	100
2023	374	25.2	14.8	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 North Panola High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	690	31.6	21.8	n/a
1991	551	27.6	19.9	n/a
1992	592	27.5	21.5	87.2
1993	561	25.7	21.8	89.3
1994	563	30.2	18.6	89.9
1995	532	23.5	22.6	88.5
1996	532	23.5	22.6	88.5
1997	568	23.0	24.7	89.6
1998	527	23.3	22.6	88
1999	531	32.1	16.5	94.9
2000	472	28.1	16.8	91.1
2001	465	29.0	16.0	88
2002	405	28.6	14.2	94.6
2003	405	28.6	14.2	94.6
2004	413	33.3	12.4	78.5
2005	475	38.1	12.5	81.3
2006	469	28.4	16.5	90
2007	471	30.4	15.5	89
2008	467	33.3	14.0	91
2009	483	31.1	15.5	92.1
2010	476	34.2	13.8	92.2
2011	468	34.9	13.4	94.9
2012	428	31.2	13.7	92.5
2013	385	37.4	10.2	95.1
2014	380	28.2	13.4	97.9
2015	393	24.0	16.3	100
2016	384	24.0	16.0	100
2017	381	25.3	15.0	100
2018	380	29.6	12.8	100
2019	357	31.8	11.2	100
2020	375	22.8	16.4	100
2021	388	22.9	16.9	100
2022	354	24.4	14.4	100
2023	374	25.2	14.8	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 North Panola High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,473 (11.0%)	$11,957 (89.0%)	$13,430

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Panola High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 191^st of 233 High schools	Ranks 194^th of 226 High schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (North Panola High School)	46.1	50.6	4.5%
End of Course Algebra I (North Panola School District)	46.1	50.6	4.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (North Panola High School)	13.8	25	11.2%
End of Course English II (North Panola School District)	13.8	25	11.2%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (North Panola High School)	30.6	36.8	6.2%
End of Course Biology (North Panola School District)	30.6	36.8	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (North Panola High School)	48.6	58.8	10.2%
End of Course U.S. History1 (North Panola School District)	48.6	58.8	10.2%
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	357	374	4.8%
African American	347	360	3.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	8	11.1%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near North Panola 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
North Panola High School	Public	9-12	500 HWY 51 North	Sardis	38666	Panola County	North Panola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 487-1070	374	25	14.8	100.0%	8 (2.1%)	360 (96.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	9.3	213^th of 228 public high schools	6.6%		17.5	194^th of 226 public high schools	14.2%	19					30.4	19.3		28.4	60.9	$13,430	$1,473	$11,957
North Panola Vocational Comp	Public	7-12	601 Railroad Street	Como	38619	Panola County	North Panola School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 526-5804	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
South Panola High School	Public	9-12	601 Tiger Drive	Batesville	38606	Panola County	South Panola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 563-4756	1,174	94	12.5	99.7%	415 (35.3%)	696 (59.3%)	24 (2.0%)	7 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (2.6%)	62.3	88^th of 228 public high schools	61.4%		54.1	108^th of 226 public high schools	52.2%	20					74.6	46.4		66.9	74.2	$10,467	$765	$9,702
Senatobia High School	Public	9-12	221 Warrior Drive	Senatobia	38668	Tate County	Senatobia Municipal School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 562-4230	441	34	13.0	99.3%	174 (39.5%)	249 (56.5%)	13 (2.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	50.4	121^st of 228 public high schools	46.9%		50.7	118^th of 226 public high schools	47.8%	3					59.7	42.1		62.1	74.2	$10,853	$328	$10,525
Independence High School	Public	7-12	3184 Highway 305	Coldwater	38618	Tate County	Tate County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 233-4691	462	33	13.8	99.4%	236 (51.1%)	177 (38.3%)	22 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.6%)	39.4	144^th of 228 public high schools	36.8%		42.4	136^th of 226 public high schools	39.8%	8	29.9	20.9	31.2	25.3	53.2	33.3	39.6	55.0	76.2	$9,117	$772	$8,345
Strayhorn High School	Public	7-12	86 Mustang Drive	Sarah	38665	Panola County	Tate County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 562-9246	309	23	13.5	99.0%	239 (77.3%)	22 (7.1%)	33 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.5%)	39.5	143^rd of 228 public high schools	37.3%		59.3	95^th of 226 public high schools	58.0%	48	31.2	19.4	35.1	34.9	49.4	36.1	40.9	46.2	83.6	$8,959	$687	$8,273
Senatobia Tate County Regional Vocational Center	Public	10-12	165 West Central Avenue	Coldwater	38618	Tate County	Tate County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 622-5142	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about North Panola High School

How many students attend North Panola High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 374 students attended North Panola High School.

What schools feed into North Panola High School?

North Panola High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Como Primary
Elementary : Green Hill Intermediate
Middle : North Panola Middle School

What district is North Panola High School in?

North Panola School District

Is North Panola High School a good school?

North Panola High School ranks in the bottom 6.6% of Mississippi high schools.

What is the racial makeup of North Panola High School?

Students at North Panola High School are 96% African American, 2% White, 1% Hispanic.

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