Senatobia High School

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Senatobia High School ranks 121 st of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Senatobia High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Senatobia, Mississippi, with a student population of 441. The school is part of the Senatobia Municipal School District, which is ranked 57 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Academically, Senatobia High School faces some challenges. Its test scores, as measured by the MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program), are generally lower than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 59.7% in Algebra I, 42.1% in English II, 62.1% in Biology, and 74.2% in U.S. History, compared to the state averages of 67.4%, 46.2%, 60.6%, and 70.8%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 42nd out of 236 Mississippi high schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 121st out of 228 in the current 2023-2024 school year, placing it below the state average.

Senatobia High School also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, consistently above 99% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. When compared to nearby schools, such as Lewisburg High School and Hernando High School, both part of the Desoto County School District, Senatobia High School is underperforming academically. Addressing the needs of the economically disadvantaged student population and improving instructional practices could be crucial for the school's future success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

221 Warrior Drive
Senatobia, MS 38668-2726

(662) 562-4230

District: Senatobia Municipal School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
121^st of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,086

Feeder schools for Senatobia High School:

Elementary:	Senatobia Elementary School
Middle:	Senatobia Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 461

Racial breakdown:

African American:

57.9%

White:

37.1%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Senatobia High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.05. (See more...)

Compare Details Senatobia High School ranks worse than 53.1% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.43. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Senatobia 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: African American (57.9%), White (37.1%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Senatobia High School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Senatobia High School employs 35.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Senatobia High School is $14,086.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Senatobia High School 121^st of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Senatobia High School in the ranking list.)

Senatobia Municipal School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Senatobia Municipal School District 57^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Senatobia High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	67.64	74^th	244	69.7%
2009	70.53	62^nd	247	74.9%
2010	68.29	69^th	255	72.9%
2011	60.75	113^th	264	57.2%
2012	73.89	61^st	270	77.4%
2013	75.24	63^rd	269	76.6%
2014	63.72	90^th	264	65.9%
2015	51.19	116^th	266	56.4%
2016	59.17	100^th	260	61.5%
2017	40.95	162^nd	272	40.4%
2018	46.05	138^th	252	45.2%

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

Rank History for Senatobia High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	81.27	5^th	232	97.8%
2005	79.23	17^th	232	92.7%
2006	83.37	1^st	232	99.6%
2007	82.03	5^th	232	97.8%
2008	86.13	1^st	235	99.6%
2009	82.07	5^th	235	97.9%
2010	71.43	55^th	235	76.6%
2011	59.17	99^th	244	59.4%
2012	82.43	17^th	241	92.9%
2013	80.50	27^th	238	88.7%
2014	72.84	42^nd	236	82.2%
2015	50.65	95^th	226	58.0%
2016	66.40	66^th	231	71.4%
2017	47.02	123^rd	237	48.1%
2018	71.95	50^th	233	78.5%
2019	63.57	75^th	233	67.8%
2021	69.39	64^th	231	72.3%
2022	53.77	112^th	228	50.9%
2023	50.69	118^th	226	47.8%
2024	50.43	121^st	228	46.9%

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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
Tuesday, May 8, 2018

I am only giving it one star, because if there were negative stars, I would click as many as possible. This school has very poor administration and little supervision, everything is a joke to them. The Elementary is exceptional, but the Junior High and High School, awful. If you can afford Magnolia Heights, you are way better off. It's worth it! Or you are better off going to Gateway. Do your children a huge favor and beware of this school. Do your research! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Senatobia High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	427	245	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	672
1991	386	239	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	625
1992	413	235	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	649
1993	432	265	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	699
1994	470	265	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	737
1995	510	254	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	769
1996	510	254	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	769
1997	537	279	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	818
1998	530	268	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	799
1999	568	247	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	819
2000	548	243	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	797
2001	537	229	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	773
2002	492	262	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	758
2003	492	262	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	758
2004	502	264	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	768
2005	526	286	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	818
2006	547	309	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	861
2007	480	322	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	807
2008	464	325	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	797
2009	449	330	1	13	1	0	0	794
2010	462	364	3	19	1	0	1	850
2011	438	342	3	16	1	0	2	802
2012	438	354	2	13	1	0	2	810
2013	407	364	2	18	1	0	1	793
2014	375	350	1	15	0	0	7	748
2015	367	372	5	16	0	0	6	766
2016	356	392	3	20	0	0	4	775
2017	371	422	2	20	0	0	6	821
2018	342	435	2	22	0	0	15	816
2019	203	242	0	16	0	0	9	470
2020	206	261	1	18	0	0	5	491
2021	214	258	0	17	1	0	6	496
2022	202	252	0	18	0	0	4	476
2023	174	249	2	13	0	0	3	441
2024	171	267	2	15	0	0	6	461

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 Senatobia High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	672	38.2	17.5	n/a
1991	625	38.7	16.1	n/a
1992	649	39.1	16.5	39
1993	699	39.1	17.9	39.6
1994	737	41.5	17.8	38.7
1995	769	44.0	17.5	35
1996	769	44.0	17.5	35
1997	818	44.5	18.4	34.4
1998	799	45.7	17.5	35.5
1999	819	46.9	17.5	38.5
2000	797	47.4	16.8	39.6
2001	773	47.0	16.4	41.5
2002	758	52.1	14.5	44.2
2003	758	52.1	14.5	44.2
2004	768	51.4	14.9	39.2
2005	818	48.2	17.0	39.2
2006	861	49.9	17.3	39
2007	807	50.1	16.1	48.7
2008	797	55.2	14.4	46.2
2009	794	50.2	15.8	45.8
2010	850	53.9	15.7	51.2
2011	802	50.5	15.8	53.7
2012	810	52.3	15.4	54.8
2013	793	52.7	15.0	54.9
2014	748	52.4	14.2	54.7
2015	766	55.0	13.9	58.1
2016	775	52.0	14.9	60.8
2017	821	54.8	14.9	61.8
2018	816	55.3	14.7	61.6
2019	470	33.3	14.1	57.2
2020	491	31.5	15.5	64.2
2021	496	34.8	14.2	99.4
2022	476	34.2	13.8	99.4
2023	441	33.8	13.0	99.3
2024	461	35.7	12.9	66.8

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 Senatobia High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	672	38.2	17.5	n/a
1991	625	38.7	16.1	n/a
1992	649	39.1	16.5	39
1993	699	39.1	17.9	39.6
1994	737	41.5	17.8	38.7
1995	769	44.0	17.5	35
1996	769	44.0	17.5	35
1997	818	44.5	18.4	34.4
1998	799	45.7	17.5	35.5
1999	819	46.9	17.5	38.5
2000	797	47.4	16.8	39.6
2001	773	47.0	16.4	41.5
2002	758	52.1	14.5	44.2
2003	758	52.1	14.5	44.2
2004	768	51.4	14.9	39.2
2005	818	48.2	17.0	39.2
2006	861	49.9	17.3	39
2007	807	50.1	16.1	48.7
2008	797	55.2	14.4	46.2
2009	794	50.2	15.8	45.8
2010	850	53.9	15.7	51.2
2011	802	50.5	15.8	53.7
2012	810	52.3	15.4	54.8
2013	793	52.7	15.0	54.9
2014	748	52.4	14.2	54.7
2015	766	55.0	13.9	58.1
2016	775	52.0	14.9	60.8
2017	821	54.8	14.9	61.8
2018	816	55.3	14.7	61.6
2019	470	33.3	14.1	57.2
2020	491	31.5	15.5	64.2
2021	496	34.8	14.2	99.4
2022	476	34.2	13.8	99.4
2023	441	33.8	13.0	99.3
2024	461	35.7	12.9	66.8

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 Senatobia High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,072
2018	$10,853
2019	$10,676
2020	$11,462
2021	$12,933
2022	$14,086

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Senatobia High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 75^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 118^th of 226 High schools	20%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Senatobia High School)	67	56	11%
End of Course Algebra I (Senatobia Municipal School District)	66.2	56	10.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Senatobia High School)	35.7	45.7	10%
End of Course English II (Senatobia Municipal School District)	35.7	45.7	10%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Senatobia High School)	75	63.1	11.9%
End of Course Biology (Senatobia Municipal School District)	75	63.1	11.9%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Senatobia High School)	65.4	76.7	11.3%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Senatobia Municipal School District)	65.4	76.7	11.3%
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	470	441	6.2%
African American	242	249	2.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	16	13	18.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	203	174	14.3%
Two or More Races	9	3	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.2%	99.3%	42.1%

Schools Near Senatobia 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 (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 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	Total
Senatobia High School	Public	9-12	221 Warrior Drive	Senatobia	38668	Tate County	Senatobia Municipal School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 562-4230	461	36	12.9	66.8%	171 (37.1%)	267 (57.9%)	15 (3.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	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	$14,086
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	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Independence High School	Public	7-12	3184 Highway 305	Coldwater	38618	Tate County	Tate County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 233-4691	539	34	15.8	72.5%	234 (43.4%)	240 (44.5%)	30 (5.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.3%)	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	$11,071
Strayhorn High School	Public	7-12	86 Mustang Drive	Sarah	38665	Panola County	Tate County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 562-9246	414	27	15.0	68.6%	283 (68.4%)	77 (18.6%)	33 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.1%)	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	$12,055
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	359	26	13.6	100.0%	7 (1.9%)	351 (97.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	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	$11,413
Hernando High School	Public	9-12	805 Dilworth Lane	Hernando	38632	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 429-4170	1,482	80	18.4	21.1%	1,113 (75.1%)	173 (11.7%)	92 (6.2%)	22 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	78 (5.3%)	89.4	5^th of 228 public high schools	97.8%		89.6	7^th of 226 public high schools	96.9%	2					92.7	65.0		82.4	88.8	$9,205
Lewisburg High School	Public	9-12	1755 Craft Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 890-6708	1,286	77	16.5	17.0%	1,014 (78.8%)	141 (11.0%)	49 (3.8%)	30 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (4.0%)	90	4^th of 228 public high schools	98.2%		89.7	6^th of 226 public high schools	97.3%	2					91.9	68.7		81.6	89.4	$10,062

Frequently Asked Questions about Senatobia High School

What is the racial makeup of Senatobia High School?

Students at Senatobia High School are 58% African American, 37% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is Senatobia High School a good school?

Senatobia High School ranks 121^st of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Senatobia High School?

Senatobia High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Senatobia Elementary School
Middle : Senatobia Middle School

How many students attend Senatobia High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 461 students attended Senatobia High School.

What district is Senatobia High School in?

Senatobia Municipal School District

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