C+
Average
62/100

Okolona High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 404 HOWARD GUNN STREET, Okolona, MS 38860
Overall
C+
62/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 25% · Math 25% proficient · 28th percentile in Mississippi
Graduation
A+
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Mississippi schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

62
Repit Score
out of 100
161
Students
enrolled
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%28/100reading 30th percentile, math 26th percentile among Mississippi high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%89/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 36% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Mississippi schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Mississippi. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−14 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−18 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+9 pts vs. state avg 86%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Mississippi state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black25%25%reading +4 pts, math -1 pts51st percentile (list)
Low-income25%25%reading -3 pts, math -9 pts33rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 404 HOWARD GUNN STREET
City Okolona
ZIP Code 38860
District 2803390
NCES School ID 280339000654
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38860

Understanding the community around Okolona High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,759
Per Capita Income $23,574
Poverty Rate 20.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.5%
High School or Higher 76.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $94,400
Median Rent $601
Owner-Occupied 65.7%
Renter-Occupied 34.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Okolona High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.5%
Female 43.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 93.8%
White 3.1%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More Races 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 161
Teachers (FTE) 11.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Okolona High School?
Okolona High School has a Repit School Score of 62 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Okolona High School?
Okolona High School has 161 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does Okolona High School serve?
Okolona High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Okolona High School receive per student?
Okolona High School receives $14,885 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Okolona High School in 38860 ▼
Avg Home Value
$126,191
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
1-Year Change
+2.1%
% Renters
34.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026