HOLMES COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

HOLMES COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school with about 744 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 47 teachers, HOLMES COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

HOLMES COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, located in Lexington, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational anchor for the Holmes County Consolidated School District. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development for students in the region. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a blend of core academic coursework, extracurricular activities, and vocational opportunities that reflect the district’s commitment to readying youth for both the workforce and higher education.

The school operates as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing the importance of school spirit and civic engagement. In addition to its academic programs, HOLMES COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL provides various athletic teams, clubs, and student organizations that aim to cultivate leadership skills and personal development outside the classroom. By focusing on a supportive learning environment, the school strives to overcome regional educational challenges while encouraging its students to achieve their full potential in an evolving global landscape.

For more information, contact HOLMES COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL at (662) 834-2172 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9749 Brozville Road
P. O. Box 270
Lexington, MS 39095
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HOLMES COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lexington, MS with about 744 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
744
Teachers:
47.48
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:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
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 744 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HOLMES COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 100% of the student body.

Black or African American
100.0%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

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.