SOUTH DELTA HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTH DELTA HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the South Delta School District school district, located in ROLLING FORK, MS with about 243 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 14 teachers, SOUTH DELTA HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

SOUTH DELTA HIGH SCHOOL, located in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution for the South Delta School District. As a public high school, it plays a vital role in the community, providing academic instruction, extracurricular activities, and support services to students in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. The school is committed to fostering student growth and preparing its graduates for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce.

Given its location in a rural region, the school often serves as a focal point for community identity and engagement. Like many schools in the area, South Delta High focuses on navigating the unique socio-economic challenges of the Delta while striving to improve student performance and provide equitable access to resources. Through its curriculum and school-wide initiatives, the institution aims to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages academic achievement and personal development for all its students.

For more information, contact SOUTH DELTA HIGH SCHOOL at (662) 873-4308 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

303 PARKWAY
ROLLING FORK, MS 39159
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SOUTH DELTA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ROLLING FORK, MS with about 243 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
243
Teachers:
14.58
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
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 243 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH DELTA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.

Black or African American
96.7%
White
1.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
45.3%
Male
54.7%

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.