GENTRY HIGH SCHOOL

GENTRY HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Sunflower County Consolidated School District school district, located in Indianola, MS with about 499 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, GENTRY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

GENTRY HIGH SCHOOL is a public secondary school located in Indianola, Mississippi, serving as part of the Sunflower County Consolidated School District. Situated on B.B. King Road, the school plays a central role in the local community, dedicated to providing educational opportunities and academic preparation for students in the region. As a core institution within the district, GENTRY HIGH SCHOOL focuses on fostering student development through its curriculum, extracurricular activities, and commitment to preparing youth for post-secondary success.

The school operates under the oversight of the Sunflower County Consolidated School District, which manages the broader educational goals for the area. By maintaining a connection to the district’s mission, GENTRY HIGH SCHOOL aims to support its student body through structured learning environments and community-oriented programs. Residents and families interested in specific academic calendars, enrollment procedures, or faculty contact information can access further resources through the district’s official website at http://www.sunflower.k12.ms.us.

For more information, contact GENTRY HIGH SCHOOL at (662) 884-1240 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

801 B.B. King
Indianola, MS 38751
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GENTRY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Indianola, MS with about 499 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
499
Teachers:
31.44
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 499 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GENTRY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.

Black or African American
98.4%
White
1.0%
Hispanic/Latino
0.4%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
53.3%
Male
46.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.