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South Delta High School

Summary:

South Delta High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, with a predominantly African American student population of 171 students. Despite its low student-teacher ratio, the school consistently underperforms academically compared to the state average and nearby schools.

South Delta High School's proficiency rates on standardized tests are significantly lower than the state average across all subject areas, including Algebra I (24.1% vs. 67.4%), English II (31.6% vs. 46.2%), Biology (14.3% vs. 60.6%), and U.S. History (47.7% vs. 70.8%). The school has maintained a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade and has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Mississippi high schools, with its ranking ranging from 151 out of 226 schools in 2014-2015 to 219 out of 228 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. This persistent underperformance is concerning, especially given that the school serves a 100% free and reduced-lunch population, indicating that all of its students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Interestingly, the nearby Simmons High School, located in the Hollandale School District, outperforms South Delta High School on several key metrics, including higher proficiency rates in Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History, as well as a significantly higher statewide ranking (139 out of 228 schools in 2023-2024 compared to 219 out of 228 for South Delta High School). This suggests that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be contributing to the academic challenges at South Delta High School, and addressing the root causes of this persistent underperformance will be crucial in improving educational outcomes for the students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 303 Parkway
       Rolling Fork, MS  39159

(662) 873-4308

District: South Delta School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
219th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,116 Help


Feeder schools for South Delta High School:

Elementary:    South Delta Elementary School
Middle:    South Delta Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  171

Racial breakdown:

African American:
97.7%
Two or more races:
1.2%
Hispanic:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Delta High School ranks worse than 96.1% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.7%), two or more races (1.2%), American Indian (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Delta High School is 10.1. (See more...)
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Compare South Delta High School employs 16.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Delta High School is $15,116.
Schooldigger Rankings:

South Delta High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks South Delta High School 219th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See South Delta High School in the ranking list.)

South Delta School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Delta School District 122nd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Delta High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 15.19 217th 232 6.5%
2005 9.06 224th 232 3.4%
2006 12.71 226th 232 2.6%
2007 4.19 228th 232 1.7%
2008 10.11 220th 235 6.4%
2009 19.68 201st 235 14.5%
2010 25.80 189th 235 19.6%
2011 36.58 173rd 244 29.1%
2012 21.77 198th 241 17.8%
2013 20.17 201st 238 15.5%
2014 31.89 180th 236 23.7%
2015 30.28 151st 226 33.2%
2016 17.38 193rd 231 16.5%
2017 19.11 186th 237 21.5%
2018 19.36 192nd 233 17.6%
2019 9.70 215th 233 7.7%
2021 15.47 193rd 231 16.5%
2022 21.84 183rd 228 19.7%
2023 21.88 177th 226 21.7%
2024 7.47 219th 228 3.9%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Delta High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 124 535 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1991 110 536 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1992 100 530 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1993 94 545 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1994 61 519 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1995 26 484 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1996 26 484 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1997 12 460 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1998 10 424 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1999 8 429 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2000 8 447 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2001 7 416 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2002 3 380 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2003 3 380 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2004 2 354 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2005 6 353 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2006 7 389 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2007 9 363 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2008 7 327 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2009 3 356 0 2 0 0 0 0 361
2010 4 308 0 6 0 0 0 0 318
2011 3 303 0 3 0 0 0 0 309
2012 5 293 0 2 0 0 0 0 300
2013 4 271 0 2 0 0 0 0 277
2014 2 272 1 1 0 0 0 0 276
2015 3 262 1 2 0 0 0 0 268
2016 3 258 1 2 0 0 0 0 264
2017 2 254 1 1 0 0 0 0 258
2018 4 235 0 3 0 0 1 0 243
2019 3 233 0 1 0 0 2 0 239
2020 2 210 0 1 0 0 2 0 215
2021 2 178 0 1 0 0 3 0 184
2022 1 183 0 0 0 0 2 0 186
2023 0 167 0 1 1 0 2 0 171

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 South Delta High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 659 38.5 17.1 n/a
1991 646 37.8 17.0 n/a
1992 630 35.6 17.6 85.9
1993 639 35.4 18.1 88.6
1994 580 30.4 19.1 93.3
1995 510 30.0 17.0 91.2
1996 510 30.0 17.0 91.2
1997 472 25.4 18.6 94.9
1998 434 24.5 17.7 94.9
1999 437 27.5 15.9 95
2000 455 28.3 16.1 96
2001 423 25.3 16.7 96
2002 383 19.8 19.3 98.2
2003 383 19.8 19.3 98.2
2004 356 20.9 17.0 99.2
2005 359 22.6 15.9 99.2
2006 397 23.1 17.2 99.2
2007 374 22.4 16.7 99.2
2008 336 20.7 16.2 86.3
2009 361 20.8 17.4 90.9
2010 318 20.9 15.1 96.2
2011 309 17.2 17.9 94.8
2012 300 19.2 15.5 92
2013 277 19.2 14.3 96
2014 276 16.4 16.7 98.9
2015 268 17.0 15.7 100
2016 264 17.0 15.5 100
2017 258 16.9 15.2 100
2018 243 14.5 16.6 100
2019 239 12.8 18.6 100
2020 215 13.5 15.9 100
2021 184 15.7 11.7 100
2022 186 15.6 11.9 100
2023 171 16.8 10.1 100

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 South Delta High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 659 38.5 17.1 n/a
1991 646 37.8 17.0 n/a
1992 630 35.6 17.6 85.9
1993 639 35.4 18.1 88.6
1994 580 30.4 19.1 93.3
1995 510 30.0 17.0 91.2
1996 510 30.0 17.0 91.2
1997 472 25.4 18.6 94.9
1998 434 24.5 17.7 94.9
1999 437 27.5 15.9 95
2000 455 28.3 16.1 96
2001 423 25.3 16.7 96
2002 383 19.8 19.3 98.2
2003 383 19.8 19.3 98.2
2004 356 20.9 17.0 99.2
2005 359 22.6 15.9 99.2
2006 397 23.1 17.2 99.2
2007 374 22.4 16.7 99.2
2008 336 20.7 16.2 86.3
2009 361 20.8 17.4 90.9
2010 318 20.9 15.1 96.2
2011 309 17.2 17.9 94.8
2012 300 19.2 15.5 92
2013 277 19.2 14.3 96
2014 276 16.4 16.7 98.9
2015 268 17.0 15.7 100
2016 264 17.0 15.5 100
2017 258 16.9 15.2 100
2018 243 14.5 16.6 100
2019 239 12.8 18.6 100
2020 215 13.5 15.9 100
2021 184 15.7 11.7 100
2022 186 15.6 11.9 100
2023 171 16.8 10.1 100

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 South Delta High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,452 (9.6%) $13,664 (90.4%) $15,116

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Delta 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 215th of 233 High schoolsRanks 177th of 226 High schools
 14%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (South Delta High School)24.643.4
 18.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (South Delta School District)24.643.4
 18.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (South Delta High School)1818.2
 0.2%
   End of Course English II (South Delta School District)1818.2
 0.2%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course Biology (South Delta High School)21.228.5
 7.3%
   End of Course Biology (South Delta School District)21.228.5
 7.3%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (South Delta High School)32.685.3
 52.7%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (South Delta School District)32.685.3
 52.7%
   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 Students239171
 28.5%
African American233167
 28.3%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White30
 100%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Delta High School

Students at South Delta High School are 98% African American, 1% Two or more races.

South Delta High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : South Delta Elementary School
Middle : South Delta Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 171 students attended South Delta High School.

South Delta High School ranks in the bottom 3.9% of Mississippi high schools.


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

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