YAZOO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

YAZOO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Yazoo County School District school district, located in YAZOO CITY, MS with about 467 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 29 teachers, YAZOO COUNTY 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.

YAZOO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, located at 191 Panther Drive in Yazoo City, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the Yazoo County School District. As the home of the "Panthers," the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The institution focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and extracurricular engagement, aiming to support the diverse needs of the local student population through a structured curriculum and various student-led initiatives.

Beyond its core academic mission, the school functions as a community hub that emphasizes school spirit and personal development. By leveraging its resources and commitment to student achievement, YAZOO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL strives to equip its learners with the essential skills, character, and knowledge required to compete in a global society. Further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news can be found on their official website at http://yazoo.k12.ms.us.

For more information, contact YAZOO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL at (662) 746-1492 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

191 PANTHER DRIVE
YAZOO CITY, MS 39194
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YAZOO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in YAZOO CITY, MS with about 467 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
467
Teachers:
29.84
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 467 students

Black or African American
53.5%
White
41.5%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian
0.9%
Hispanic/Latino
0.9%

Female
45.6%
Male
54.4%

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.