KEMPER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

KEMPER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Kemper County School District school district, located in DeKalb, MS with about 452 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 36 teachers, KEMPER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

KEMPER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, located at 200 Philadelphia Road in DeKalb, Mississippi, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Kemper County School District. As the home of the "Wildcats," the school is central to the community's academic and extracurricular life, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness. The facility reflects the district's commitment to providing localized public education in a rural setting, striving to foster student growth through a combination of classroom instruction and various school-sponsored programs.

Beyond its academic core, KEMPER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL plays a significant role in the social fabric of DeKalb by hosting athletic events, student organizations, and community-focused activities. The school environment is structured to support the development of its diverse student body, emphasizing school spirit and the cultivation of leadership skills. By maintaining a connection between the local community and the educational experience, the school aims to ensure that students are equipped with the knowledge and resources necessary to succeed after graduation.

For more information, contact KEMPER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 743-5292 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

200 Philadelphia Road
DeKalb, MS 39328
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KEMPER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DeKalb, MS with about 452 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
452
Teachers:
36.99
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
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 452 students

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

Black or African American
98.2%
White
1.1%
Two or more races
0.7%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

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.