FALKNER HIGH SCHOOL

FALKNER HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the North Tippah School District school district, located in FALKNER, MS with about 254 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 20 teachers, FALKNER 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.

FALKNER HIGH SCHOOL, located in Falkner, Mississippi, is a public secondary institution serving students within the North Tippah School District. As a cornerstone of its small-town community, the school is dedicated to fostering an academic environment that prioritizes student achievement, character development, and preparation for life after graduation. The school offers a standard Mississippi state curriculum, supplemented by various extracurricular activities and athletic programs that encourage student engagement and school spirit.

Despite its rural setting, FALKNER HIGH SCHOOL emphasizes the use of modern educational resources to provide its student body with the tools necessary for success in a global society. By maintaining a close-knit environment, the faculty and staff focus on personalized instruction and strong teacher-student relationships, aiming to support each student’s individual goals. The school serves as a vital hub for the local community, promoting academic excellence while upholding the traditions and values of the North Tippah region.

For more information, contact FALKNER HIGH SCHOOL at (662) 837-7892 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

20350 HWY 15
FALKNER, MS 38629
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FALKNER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FALKNER, MS with about 254 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
254
Teachers:
20.09
NSLP Status:1
No
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 254 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FALKNER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
83.5%
Black or African American
12.2%
Hispanic/Latino
3.1%
Two or more races
1.2%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

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.