M.S. Palmer High School

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M.S. Palmer High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1315 Martin Luther King Dr,  Marks, MS
Quitman County School District
3.3
3.5
239 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Walter Atkins Jr
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
53%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.4%
College Prep
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
18
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
14.1%
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
86:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Black
97.1%
Two or more races
1.7%
White
<1%
Hispanic
<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.
University of Mississippi 53 Students
Coahoma Community College 44 Students
Mississippi State University 42 Students
Northwest Mississippi Community College 39 Students
Jackson State University 38 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 34 Students
Delta State University 33 Students
Mississippi Valley State University 31 Students
Alcorn State University 23 Students
The University of Alabama 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 19 Students
Business 13 Students
Biology 7 Students
Welding 7 Students
Real Estate 6 Students
Welding Engineering Technician 6 Students
Accounting 4 Students
Education 4 Students
Dental Hygiene 4 Students
Cosmetology 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 31 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
9/21/2016
Some Teachers Dom'the Care Whether Us Students Get An Education Or Not, If The Students Are Not Trying. They Help Those Who Want To Be Successful In Life.
2.0 Niche User
9/21/2016
Sometimes Students Like To Stay To Themselves Because They Sometimes Feels That Other People May Not Like Or Accept Them Because Of how They probably Act, Or Might Look. Sometimes People Would Do Anything To have Friends Because They Want To Be Accepted.
5.0 Niche User
3/26/2016
The teacher willing to take their time out and help other students is what make this school such a great school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
5.0 other
10/10/2008
2.0 student
2/13/2008

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M.S. Palmer High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Marks, MS and is served by the Quitman County School District in Mississippi. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 239 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. M.S. Palmer High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.31, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average ACT score is 19. Discover additional schools in the area, like Delta Academy, North Delta School, Lee Academy, and more. Learn more about what Marks has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near M.S. Palmer High School.

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