Hamilton High School

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Hamilton High School

Public Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
40201 Hamilton Rd,  Hamilton, MS
Monroe County School District
3.6
3.8
557 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michelle Stevens
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
65%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
65%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
520
Verbal
530
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
58.6%
State Average
0.8%
Science
54%
State Average
18%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
579:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
79%
Black
11.8%
Two or more races
6.6%
Hispanic
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Mississippi State University 48 Students
Itawamba Community College 48 Students
University of Mississippi 42 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 21 Students
The University of Alabama 18 Students
Delta State University 14 Students
East Mississippi Community College 14 Students
Mississippi University for Women 13 Students
Northeast Mississippi Community College 10 Students
Alabama State University 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 9 Students
Nursing 7 Students
Business 6 Students
Physical Therapy 6 Students
Veterinary Sciences 5 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 4 Students
English 4 Students
Computer Science 3 Students
Dental Hygiene 3 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 24 Reviews
5.0 Senior
8/13/2025
Hamilton High School is a small town school that I have loved growing up in. I have loved all the teachers and coaches I have had the experience of connecting with through the years. The facilities are always kept up along with sports facilities with each program putting in hard work through fundraising to always improve. Overall I have had an amazing time at Hamilton School.
4.0 Senior
1/15/2020
I've been here for six years. The education curriculum could be updated more, but I've enjoyed my years here.
5.0 Senior
12/28/2018
I loved the small classes. I know all my classmates and our school is more of a family. There's nothing I would really change.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 5 Reviews
5.0 student
3/19/2022
Awesome school really recommend students are nice teachers are nice Teachers are respectful and they have an awesome curriculum truly recommend - you are truly a previous student
2.0 parent
11/8/2017
This Is A Terrible School To Suggest Any Parent To Put Their Child in. Most Of The Post are Dated From 2012 or 2004 And It's 2017 the Same Stuff Is Going On. The School Isn't About Education It's Mainly About Popularity, Who Has What, And How Much Money One Has. Put Of All The Teachers There you May...
4.0 parent
8/25/2013
I have 3 children that attend Hamilton Elementary. As a parent, I grew up in a much larger community. However, I have grown to love a small community, This also includes a small school for my children to attend. I believe that Hamilton is grewing in size and in attributes. I can see changes every sc...
4.0 parent
8/10/2013
This is a very good small - medium size school. It's a County school in a small community. My girls love going to school here just as I did. This is my Alma Mater. I'm proud of how far this school has come. Yes I would like to see more extra activities besides sports offered but Academically it is a...

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Hamilton High School is a public school for students in grades K-12 in Hamilton, MS and is served by the Monroe County School District in Mississippi. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 557 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Hamilton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 22. Learn more about what Hamilton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hamilton High School.

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