1. Home
  2. Mississippi
  3. Macon
  4. Noxubee County School District
  5. Noxubee County High School

Noxubee County High School

Summary:

Noxubee County High School is a public high school located in Macon, Mississippi, serving 416 students in grades 9-12. The school's student population is predominantly African American, with 96.88% of students identifying as such in the current school year.

Despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio, which has fluctuated between 13.1 and 15.7 over the past three school years, Noxubee County High School consistently underperforms compared to the state average on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly lower than the state average across all subject areas, including Algebra I (50% vs. 67.4%), English II (23.8% vs. 46.2%), Biology (28.8% vs. 60.6%), and U.S. History (49% vs. 70.8%). This trend has persisted over the past several years, with the school's performance lagging behind the state and Noxubee County School District averages. As a result, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Mississippi high schools, with a ranking between 205 and 217 out of 231 to 237 schools over the past several years, and has received a 0 or 1 out of 5 SchoolDigger star rating, indicating a below-average performance compared to other schools in the state.

The school's 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate suggests that all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which may be a significant factor contributing to the school's academic challenges. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the school and its student population. Exploring best practices, targeted interventions, and leveraging the school's resources, such as the favorable student-teacher ratio, may be crucial in driving improvements and better supporting the educational outcomes of the students at Noxubee County High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 16640 Hwy 45
       Macon, MS  39341

(662) 726-4428

District: Noxubee County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
207th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,664 Help


Feeder schools for Noxubee County High School:

Elementary:    Earl Nash Elementary School
Middle:    B F Liddell Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  421

Racial breakdown:

African American:
97.6%
Hispanic:
1.7%
White:
0.5%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


 See top rated Mississippi high schools

 Compare Noxubee County High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Noxubee County High School ranks worse than 90.8% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.16. (See more...)
Help
The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Noxubee County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.6%), Hispanic (1.7%), White (0.5%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Noxubee County High School is 12.6. (See more...)
Help
Compare Noxubee County High School employs 33.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Noxubee County High School is $15,664.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Noxubee County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Noxubee County High School 207th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Noxubee County High School in the ranking list.)



What do you think?

Your rating for Noxubee County High School?

Rank History for Noxubee County High School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 10.58 220th 232 5.2%
2005 16.32 217th 232 6.5%
2006 29.06 190th 232 18.1%
2007 9.80 222nd 232 4.3%
2008 23.16 192nd 235 18.3%
2009 40.13 159th 235 32.3%
2010 37.26 157th 235 33.2%
2011 72.12 46th 244 81.1%
2012 32.83 175th 241 27.4%
2013 19.92 202nd 238 15.1%
2014 21.02 203rd 236 14.0%
2015 10.62 214th 226 5.3%
2016 13.73 205th 231 11.3%
2017 11.85 214th 237 9.7%
2018 10.31 217th 233 6.9%
2019 9.27 216th 233 7.3%
2021 12.47 205th 231 11.3%
2022 12.71 208th 228 8.8%
2023 9.36 213th 226 5.8%
2024 11.16 207th 228 9.2%
See the entire list of Mississippi High School Rankings!

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

Noxubee County High School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    



Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Noxubee County High School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Noxubee County High School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Noxubee County High School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 8 668 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 677
1991 2 605 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1992 1 606 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1993 2 627 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 629
1994 1 635 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1995 2 701 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 703
1996 2 701 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 703
1997 1 718 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1998 1 706 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 707
1999 0 672 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 672
2000 0 651 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2001 0 658 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 658
2002 0 635 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2003 0 635 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2004 0 653 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2005 0 647 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2006 2 639 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2007 1 650 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2008 1 626 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2009 1 624 0 0 0 0 0 0 625
2010 1 616 0 2 0 0 0 0 619
2011 2 565 0 2 0 0 0 0 569
2012 2 543 0 2 0 0 2 0 549
2013 3 534 0 4 0 0 0 0 541
2014 3 541 0 5 0 0 0 0 549
2015 2 558 0 3 0 0 0 0 563
2016 1 521 0 4 0 0 0 0 526
2017 1 483 2 3 0 0 0 0 489
2018 1 443 0 4 0 0 0 0 448
2019 1 393 0 6 0 0 1 0 401
2020 2 393 1 7 0 0 1 0 404
2021 1 407 0 5 0 0 1 0 414
2022 2 407 1 5 0 0 1 0 416
2023 4 403 1 7 0 0 1 0 416
2024 2 411 0 7 0 1 0 0 421

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 Noxubee County High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 677 36.0 18.8 n/a
1991 607 36.5 16.6 n/a
1992 608 33.3 18.2 88.3
1993 629 30.8 20.4 90
1994 636 31.6 20.1 90.4
1995 703 31.7 22.2 88.5
1996 703 31.7 22.2 88.5
1997 719 35.0 20.5 87.6
1998 707 36.3 19.5 88.3
1999 672 44.3 15.2 93.3
2000 651 37.6 17.3 91.6
2001 658 36.7 17.9 94.2
2002 635 36.8 17.3 96.4
2003 635 36.8 17.3 96.4
2004 654 41.2 15.9 99.5
2005 647 41.0 15.8 99.5
2006 641 41.0 15.6 99.5
2007 651 42.9 15.2 99.5
2008 627 40.7 15.4 99.5
2009 625 38.7 16.1 99.5
2010 619 42.8 14.4 99.5
2011 569 43.2 13.1 99.5
2012 549 40.4 13.5 99.5
2013 541 40.8 13.2 99.4
2014 549 36.2 15.1 99.5
2015 563 40.0 14.0 99.5
2016 526 39.0 13.4 99.4
2017 489 32.7 14.9 100
2018 448 30.4 14.7 100
2019 401 36.8 10.8 100
2020 404 25.8 15.6 100
2021 414 31.1 13.2 100
2022 416 26.3 15.7 100
2023 416 31.6 13.1 100
2024 421 33.4 12.6 100

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 Noxubee County High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 677 36.0 18.8 n/a
1991 607 36.5 16.6 n/a
1992 608 33.3 18.2 88.3
1993 629 30.8 20.4 90
1994 636 31.6 20.1 90.4
1995 703 31.7 22.2 88.5
1996 703 31.7 22.2 88.5
1997 719 35.0 20.5 87.6
1998 707 36.3 19.5 88.3
1999 672 44.3 15.2 93.3
2000 651 37.6 17.3 91.6
2001 658 36.7 17.9 94.2
2002 635 36.8 17.3 96.4
2003 635 36.8 17.3 96.4
2004 654 41.2 15.9 99.5
2005 647 41.0 15.8 99.5
2006 641 41.0 15.6 99.5
2007 651 42.9 15.2 99.5
2008 627 40.7 15.4 99.5
2009 625 38.7 16.1 99.5
2010 619 42.8 14.4 99.5
2011 569 43.2 13.1 99.5
2012 549 40.4 13.5 99.5
2013 541 40.8 13.2 99.4
2014 549 36.2 15.1 99.5
2015 563 40.0 14.0 99.5
2016 526 39.0 13.4 99.4
2017 489 32.7 14.9 100
2018 448 30.4 14.7 100
2019 401 36.8 10.8 100
2020 404 25.8 15.6 100
2021 414 31.1 13.2 100
2022 416 26.3 15.7 100
2023 416 31.6 13.1 100
2024 421 33.4 12.6 100

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 Noxubee County High School

Help

YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $12,423
2018 $12,786
2019 $12,720
2020 $13,310
2021 $14,541
2022 $15,664

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Noxubee County 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 216th of 233 High schoolsRanks 213th of 226 High schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Noxubee County High School)4.943
 38.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Noxubee County School District)18.147.7
 29.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (Noxubee County High School)2024.7
 4.7%
   End of Course English II (Noxubee County School District)2024.7
 4.7%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course Biology (Noxubee County High School)3135.8
 4.8%
   End of Course Biology (Noxubee County School District)3135.8
 4.8%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Noxubee County High School)29.840.5
 10.7%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Noxubee County School District)29.840.5
 10.7%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)55.571.4
 15.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students401416
 3.7%
African American393403
 2.5%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic67
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White14
 300%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

Schools Near Noxubee County High School








Frequently Asked Questions about Noxubee County High School

Noxubee County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Earl Nash Elementary School
Middle : B F Liddell Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 421 students attended Noxubee County High School.

Students at Noxubee County High School are 98% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Noxubee County High School ranks in the bottom 9.2% of Mississippi high schools.


Rate Noxubee County High School!



Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...


Compare to nearby schools

MSMississippi High School Rankings

MSMississippi District Rankings

Schools in Macon, MS

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Noxubee County High School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 18 milliseconds.