Olive Branch High School

Olive Branch High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9366 E Sandidge Rd,  Olive Branch, MS
DeSoto County School District
3.8
2.2
1,133 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jacob Stripling
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
85%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
85%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
600
Verbal
590
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
60%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
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
75.6%
State Average
0.8%
Science
4.6%
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
366:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Black
52.8%
White
30.5%
Hispanic
7.7%
Two or more races
7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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.
University of Mississippi 289 Students
Mississippi State University 261 Students
University of Memphis 257 Students
Northwest Mississippi Community College 169 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 159 Students
Jackson State University 110 Students
The University of Alabama 99 Students
Delta State University 73 Students
Louisiana State University 64 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 61 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 104 Students
Biology 73 Students
Business 61 Students
Psychology 49 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 49 Students
Computer Science 26 Students
Dental Hygiene 21 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 18 Students
Physical Therapy 17 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 253 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/16/2025
My overall experience has been good I've made lifetime friends and I've built great relationships with teachers and counselors
5.0 Senior
12/4/2024
I started attending Olive Branch High School my junior year after two different High schools my freshman and sophmore year. Out of all the schools I've been to I've loved OBHS the most. I've been able to thrive in academics along with athletics. Administration always makes sure that we are making the most out of all out opportunities making sure we strive towards our goals. I joined my first club at OBHS: spanish club and Interact club. In these clubs I've been able to serve my community through my volunteer work. One of the things i enjoyed the most was being apart of the living wax museum for spanish club. I was able to dress up as the first latino women to join the supreme court justice of the United States. Being able to educate kids younger than me in a fun interactive way was fulfilling. I would have to say the worst thing was losing friends but I learned that to make friends you have to be willing to lose them. I wouldn't change anything but the food.
4.0 Senior
8/14/2024
Overall, I've had a pleasurable experience at Olive Branch High School. The teachers, students, and opportunities that are provided amazing and eye opening
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/31/2023
Great Leadership at this school and all of the Desoto County Schools. The teachers and faculty actually care about their students and it really shows. The building is nice, and the athletic fields are in great shape. Every year I see multiple students in the newspaper for scoring 30+ on their ACT.
2.0 student
1/28/2020
This school sucks, the lunch doesn’t have enough chicken and meat. The mandarin chicken is good though, more of that. The some teachers have SERIOUSLY BAD attitudes. The leadership is ineffective.
1.0 parent
11/17/2012
There are very few good teachers at this school. The new teachers are clueless and the administration is in denial about their lack of teaching ability. Administration was told to hire first year teachers because it saves the district money. My daughter has an English teacher who does not speak corr...
1.0 parent
7/24/2012
This school is only as good as the principal, vice principal and teachers. I give all a big fat F! These people are in need of serious retraining when it comes to treating all students the same. I would never recommend this high school for any student. I would rater work 3 jobs to put my children in...

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Olive Branch High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Olive Branch, MS, in the Olive Branch neighborhood, and is served by the DeSoto County School District in Mississippi. The school has a total enrollment of 1,133 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 85% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Olive Branch High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $345,127. Discover additional schools in the area, like Desoto Christian Academy, Cross Creek Christian Academy, Northpoint Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Olive Branch has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Olive Branch High School.

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