South Pike Senior High School

Summary:

South Pike Senior High School is a public high school in Magnolia, Mississippi, serving 454 students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with 88.77% of students identifying as such.

While South Pike Senior High School provides education to the local community, it has consistently underperformed compared to state averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly lower than the state in Algebra I (30.6% vs. 67.4%), English II (31.2% vs. 46.2%), and U.S. History (55.3% vs. 70.8%). This trend has been persistent, leading to the school's low statewide ranking, between 175th and 216th out of 228-236 Mississippi high schools, and a 0 or 1 out of 5 SchoolDigger star rating. Additionally, 100% of South Pike Senior High School students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Tylertown High School, North Pike Senior High School, and McComb High School, South Pike Senior High School consistently underperforms. Both North Pike Senior High School and McComb High School outperform South Pike on standardized test scores and have higher statewide rankings, indicating that the challenges faced by South Pike Senior High School may require a comprehensive approach to address the educational needs of its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 205 West Myrtle Street
       Magnolia, MS  39652


(601) 783-0420

District: South Pike School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
175th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,515 Help


Feeder schools for South Pike Senior High School:

Elementary:    Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
    Osyka Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  454

Racial breakdown:

African American:
88.8%
White:
9.7%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details South Pike Senior High School ranks worse than 76.8% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details South Pike Senior High School has the largest high school student body size in the South Pike School District. Racial makeup is: African American (88.8%), White (9.7%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the South Pike School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Pike Senior High School is 16.5, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the South Pike School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Pike Senior High School is $10,515, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the South Pike School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

South Pike Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks South Pike Senior High School 175th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See South Pike Senior High School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for South Pike Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.91 164th 232 29.3%
2005 29.97 187th 232 19.4%
2006 50.73 129th 232 44.4%
2007 46.29 141st 232 39.2%
2008 33.78 168th 235 28.5%
2009 23.26 193rd 235 17.9%
2010 20.31 203rd 235 13.6%
2011 24.43 203rd 244 16.8%
2012 30.59 180th 241 25.3%
2013 43.15 139th 238 41.6%
2014 60.68 88th 236 62.7%
2015 21.83 173rd 226 23.5%
2016 53.58 107th 231 53.7%
2018 17.41 195th 233 16.3%
2019 15.77 198th 233 15.0%
2021 9.93 216th 231 6.5%
2022 18.67 193rd 228 15.4%
2023 8.98 216th 226 4.4%
2024 23.82 175th 228 23.2%
See the entire list of Mississippi High School Rankings!

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

South Pike Senior High School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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by a citizen
Friday, November 3, 2017

Open Quote I find SOUTH PIKE as fine a school as it was when I attended. I'm sure things change as administrations do. But the same results are being output. Smarter kids than those fancy districts. We got top state test scores. And I can't believe some of those fancy boosters went away and our athletic teams are still scare'n'em all good. Running faster. Jumping higher and farther. Proving further it's what you know not how you're dressed. Close Quote



Enrollment information for South Pike Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 253 537 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 791
1991 258 569 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 827
1992 235 568 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 803
1993 224 583 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 808
1994 219 586 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 805
1995 215 624 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 839
1996 215 624 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 839
1997 211 644 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 855
1998 211 640 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 851
1999 190 598 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 788
2000 193 589 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 783
2001 172 563 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 736
2002 145 485 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 631
2003 145 485 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 631
2004 118 458 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2005 84 449 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2006 70 459 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2007 79 470 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2008 82 505 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2009 60 471 0 0 0 0 0 0 531
2010 55 510 1 2 0 0 0 0 568
2011 47 488 1 2 0 0 0 0 538
2012 47 451 1 1 0 0 0 0 500
2013 59 447 0 1 0 0 0 0 507
2014 52 407 0 1 0 0 2 0 462
2015 51 432 1 1 0 0 0 0 485
2016 85 645 1 1 0 0 1 0 733
2017 89 640 0 0 0 0 6 0 735
2018 51 429 0 1 0 0 1 0 482
2019 63 434 0 0 0 0 5 0 502
2020 57 440 0 0 0 0 6 0 503
2021 45 432 0 0 0 0 6 0 483
2022 43 431 0 0 0 0 6 0 480
2023 44 403 0 1 0 0 6 0 454

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 Pike Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 791 37.2 21.2 n/a
1991 827 36.1 22.9 n/a
1992 803 36.9 21.7 74.6
1993 808 38.8 20.8 73.5
1994 805 36.3 22.2 76.3
1995 839 39.0 21.5 75.8
1996 839 39.0 21.5 75.8
1997 855 39.0 21.9 77.5
1998 851 39.2 21.7 77.1
1999 788 41.0 19.2 86.9
2000 783 43.1 18.2 88.9
2001 736 42.4 17.4 89.5
2002 631 35.3 17.9 89.2
2003 631 35.3 17.9 89.2
2004 576 33.4 17.2 99.5
2005 534 27.3 19.6 99.4
2006 529 32.9 16.1 99.4
2007 549 36.4 15.1 99.5
2008 589 39.1 15.1 78.9
2009 531 35.9 14.8 87.8
2010 568 34.8 16.2 98.9
2011 538 33.4 16.1 87.9
2012 500 31.2 16.0 89.4
2013 507 27.1 18.6 91.3
2014 462 29.5 15.6 99.4
2015 485 27.0 17.9 99.4
2016 733 44.0 16.6 100
2017 735 47.8 15.3 100
2018 482 31.2 15.4 100
2019 502 29.2 17.1 100
2020 503 28.8 17.4 100
2021 483 26.1 18.5 100
2022 480 28.9 16.5 100
2023 454 27.4 16.5 100

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 Pike Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 791 37.2 21.2 n/a
1991 827 36.1 22.9 n/a
1992 803 36.9 21.7 74.6
1993 808 38.8 20.8 73.5
1994 805 36.3 22.2 76.3
1995 839 39.0 21.5 75.8
1996 839 39.0 21.5 75.8
1997 855 39.0 21.9 77.5
1998 851 39.2 21.7 77.1
1999 788 41.0 19.2 86.9
2000 783 43.1 18.2 88.9
2001 736 42.4 17.4 89.5
2002 631 35.3 17.9 89.2
2003 631 35.3 17.9 89.2
2004 576 33.4 17.2 99.5
2005 534 27.3 19.6 99.4
2006 529 32.9 16.1 99.4
2007 549 36.4 15.1 99.5
2008 589 39.1 15.1 78.9
2009 531 35.9 14.8 87.8
2010 568 34.8 16.2 98.9
2011 538 33.4 16.1 87.9
2012 500 31.2 16.0 89.4
2013 507 27.1 18.6 91.3
2014 462 29.5 15.6 99.4
2015 485 27.0 17.9 99.4
2016 733 44.0 16.6 100
2017 735 47.8 15.3 100
2018 482 31.2 15.4 100
2019 502 29.2 17.1 100
2020 503 28.8 17.4 100
2021 483 26.1 18.5 100
2022 480 28.9 16.5 100
2023 454 27.4 16.5 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Pike Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,054 (10.0%) $9,461 (90.0%) $10,515

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Pike Senior 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 198th of 233 High schoolsRanks 216th of 226 High schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (South Pike Senior High School)42.431.6
 10.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (South Pike School District)42.431.6
 10.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (South Pike Senior High School)19.530.5
 11%
   End of Course English II (South Pike School District)19.530.5
 11%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course Biology (South Pike Senior High School)30.233
 2.8%
   End of Course Biology (South Pike School District)30.233
 2.8%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (South Pike Senior High School)36.348.3
 12%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (South Pike School District)36.348.3
 12%
   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 Students502454
 9.6%
African American434403
 7.1%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White6344
 30.2%
Two or More Races56
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Pike Senior High School

South Pike Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
Elementary : Osyka Elementary School

Students at South Pike Senior High School are 89% African American, 10% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 454 students attended South Pike Senior High School.

South Pike Senior High School ranks in the bottom 23.2% 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.

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.





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