Center Hill High School

Center Hill High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
13250 Kirk Rd,  Olive Branch, MS
DeSoto County School District
3.8
3.3
1,064 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Doug Payne
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
74%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
74%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
66
Full Time Teachers
66
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
640
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
29%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
88.6%
State Average
0.8%
Science
12.2%
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
530:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Black
49.1%
White
36.2%
Hispanic
6.7%
Two or more races
6.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 335 Students
University of Mississippi 297 Students
University of Memphis 290 Students
Northwest Mississippi Community College 167 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 156 Students
The University of Alabama 94 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 90 Students
Delta State University 88 Students
Jackson State University 87 Students
Vanderbilt University 77 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 112 Students
Biology 72 Students
Business 62 Students
Psychology 62 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Accounting 27 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 26 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 26 Students
Pre-Law Studies 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 295 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/7/2025
Center Hill High School is a place with a mix of different people and a safe setting. The teachers are great at teaching, and the school has a solid ranking in the district. The administration can be a bit strict, and school events can be somewhat limited sometimes.
3.0 Sophomore
1/15/2025
Center hill is your normal above average school. They focus highly on behavior and grade, and it causes them to almost forget most people there are still kids at heart. While they do great education wise, they need to find a way to help students enjoy they're high school years before adulthood.
4.0 Senior
10/31/2024
Center Hill is a great school and I have enjoyed going here. I am a basketball player and track runner on the school team. I enjoy the competition we face against other schools in the area. The academics at Center Hill is highly competitive and we are an A school, so all students get a good education.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 6 Reviews
5.0 student
9/23/2018
I am currently a sophomore at Center Hill and loving it! The teachers are amazing and approachable. They have really taught me to love learning. I never dread going to school.
1.0 parent
5/15/2014
Maybe if the Middle school had their school listed in the first place the high school would not be getting their reveiws as well. Either way the schools are within 3 blocks of each other and the problems still remain. The principle of the High school stays hidden in his office and doesn't have the g...
3.0 parent
5/9/2014
My child will take Math all the way to calculus but I had to pay for tutors. My child is a minority and it really makes a difference at this school. Look at schools test scores for minority students in math. My daughter had a non-minority friend to turn in homework exactly the same as hers and she r...
5.0 parent
4/7/2014
I completely disagree with the November 2013 review where the parent cites poor Math teachers at Center Hill High. My son attended this school for 3 years. I did NOT make a mistake choosing this school, after having moved from Shelby County schools. My son has scored 30+ on the ACT and has received...

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Center Hill High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Olive Branch, MS and is served by the DeSoto County School District in Mississippi. The school has a total enrollment of 1,064 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 74% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Center Hill High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $395,042. Discover additional schools in the area, like Desoto Christian Academy, St. George's Independent School - Collierville Campus, Westminster Academy, and more. Learn more about what Olive Branch has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Center Hill High School.

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