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:
175^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,390

Feeder schools for South Pike Senior High School:

Elementary:	Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
	Osyka Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 454

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.8%

White:

9.7%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Pike Senior High School ranks worse than 76.8% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.82. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Pike Senior 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 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...)

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

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...)

Compare South Pike Senior High School employs 27.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Pike Senior High School is $12,390, 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 175^th 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
2004	41.91	164^th	232	29.3%
2005	29.97	187^th	232	19.4%
2006	50.73	129^th	232	44.4%
2007	46.29	141^st	232	39.2%
2008	33.78	168^th	235	28.5%
2009	23.26	193^rd	235	17.9%
2010	20.31	203^rd	235	13.6%
2011	24.43	203^rd	244	16.8%
2012	30.59	180^th	241	25.3%
2013	43.15	139^th	238	41.6%
2014	60.68	88^th	236	62.7%
2015	21.83	173^rd	226	23.5%
2016	53.58	107^th	231	53.7%
2018	17.41	195^th	233	16.3%
2019	15.77	198^th	233	15.0%
2021	9.93	216^th	231	6.5%
2022	18.67	193^rd	228	15.4%
2023	8.98	216^th	226	4.4%
2024	23.82	175^th	228	23.2%

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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 citizen
Friday, November 3, 2017

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	Total
1990	253	537	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	791
1991	258	569	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	827
1992	235	568	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	803
1993	224	583	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	808
1994	219	586	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	805
1995	215	624	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	839
1996	215	624	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	839
1997	211	644	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	855
1998	211	640	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	851
1999	190	598	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	788
2000	193	589	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	783
2001	172	563	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	736
2002	145	485	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	631
2003	145	485	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	631
2004	118	458	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	576
2005	84	449	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	534
2006	70	459	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	529
2007	79	470	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	549
2008	82	505	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	589
2009	60	471	0	0	0	0	0	531
2010	55	510	1	2	0	0	0	568
2011	47	488	1	2	0	0	0	538
2012	47	451	1	1	0	0	0	500
2013	59	447	0	1	0	0	0	507
2014	52	407	0	1	0	0	2	462
2015	51	432	1	1	0	0	0	485
2016	85	645	1	1	0	0	1	733
2017	89	640	0	0	0	0	6	735
2018	51	429	0	1	0	0	1	482
2019	63	434	0	0	0	0	5	502
2020	57	440	0	0	0	0	6	503
2021	45	432	0	0	0	0	6	483
2022	43	431	0	0	0	0	6	480
2023	44	403	0	1	0	0	6	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Pike Senior High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$11,279
2018	$10,515
2019	$10,717
2020	$11,894
2021	$11,781
2022	$12,390

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Pike Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 198^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 216^th 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)	42.4	31.6	10.8%
End of Course Algebra I (South Pike School District)	42.4	31.6	10.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (South Pike Senior High School)	19.5	30.5	11%
End of Course English II (South Pike School District)	19.5	30.5	11%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (South Pike Senior High School)	30.2	33	2.8%
End of Course Biology (South Pike School District)	30.2	33	2.8%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (South Pike Senior High School)	36.3	48.3	12%
End of Course U.S. History1 (South Pike School District)	36.3	48.3	12%
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	502	454	9.6%
African American	434	403	7.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	63	44	30.2%
Two or More Races	5	6	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near South Pike Senior 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
South Pike Senior High School	Public	9-12	205 West Myrtle Street	Magnolia	39652	Pike County	South Pike School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 783-0420	454	27	16.5	100.0%	44 (9.7%)	403 (88.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	23.8	175^th of 228 public high schools	23.2%		9	216^th of 226 public high schools	4.4%	41					30.6	31.2		75.0	55.3	$12,390
South Pike Alternative School	Public	7-12	205 West Myrtle	Magnolia	39652	Pike County	South Pike School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 783-0430	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
South Pike Career & Technical Center	Public	7-12	252 West Bay Street	Magnolia	39652	Pike County	South Pike School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 783-0438	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Business & Technology Complex	Public	9-12	1003 Virginia Avenue	McComb	39648	Pike County	McComb School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 684-5288	0	9	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
McComb High School	Public	9-12	310 Seventh Street	McComb	39648	Pike County	McComb School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 684-5678	627	43	14.6	100.0%	13 (2.1%)	586 (93.5%)	12 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.2%)	20	188^th of 228 public high schools	17.5%		32.6	157^th of 226 public high schools	30.5%	31					37.2	23.7		48.1	63.6	$15,290
Tac Alternative School	Public	6-12	906 Louisiana Avenue	McComb	39648	Pike County	McComb School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 249-4765	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North Pike Senior High School	Public	9-12	1022 Jaguar Trail	Summit	39666	Pike County	North Pike School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 276-2175	697	44	15.9	100.0%	378 (54.2%)	306 (43.9%)	9 (1.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	63.8	81^st of 228 public high schools	64.5%		53	111^th of 226 public high schools	50.9%	30					64.0	52.2		67.1	80.1	$11,816
North Pike Career & Technical Center	Public	9-12	1034 Jaguar Trail	Summit	39666	Pike County	North Pike School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 276-3594	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tylertown High School	Public	7-12	204 High School Road	Tylertown	39667	Walthall County	Walthall County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 876-3370	509	39	13.0	100.0%	71 (13.9%)	414 (81.3%)	12 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	26.6	167^th of 228 public high schools	26.8%		14.2	202^nd of 226 public high schools	10.6%	35	22.1	23.3	27.6	30.2	43.5	29.8	35.2	42.9	70.0	$13,803
Walthall County Career And Technical Center	Public	10-12	803 Ball Avenue	Tylertown	39667	Walthall County	Walthall County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 222-1500	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about South Pike Senior High School

How many students attend South Pike Senior High School?

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

Is South Pike Senior High School a good school?

South Pike Senior High School ranks in the bottom 23.2% of Mississippi high schools.

What district is South Pike Senior High School in?

South Pike School District

What is the racial makeup of South Pike Senior High School?

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

What schools feed into 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

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