South Panola High School

South Panola High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
601 Tiger Dr,  Batesville, MS
South Panola School District
3.7
3.0
1,172 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rodney Flowers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
73%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
73%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
99
Full Time Teachers
99
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
540
Verbal
520
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
3.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
75.6%
State Average
0.8%
Science
11.3%
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
286:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Black
59.3%
White
35.3%
Two or more races
2.6%
Hispanic
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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.
University of Mississippi 268 Students
Mississippi State University 251 Students
Northwest Mississippi Community College 230 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 168 Students
Delta State University 105 Students
Jackson State University 100 Students
Alcorn State University 85 Students
University of Memphis 82 Students
The University of Alabama 55 Students
Millsaps College 46 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 86 Students
Biology 42 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Business 38 Students
Physical Therapy 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Accounting 24 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 19 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 17 Students
Health Service Preparatory Studies 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 133 Reviews
2.0 Senior
5/26/2025
My experience at South Panola High School was fun but lacked education and experience in certain areas. It really depended on the teacher if you actually learned in class.
4.0 Senior
11/17/2024
I enjoy attending South Panola. You'll find that the teachers energy's are always blazing and there's never a dull moment!
5.0 Senior
5/20/2024
South Panola High School in my experience has some of the best teachers. They are not only very knowledgeable but they also genuinely care about the students. The Facilities are very nice and clean and our high school has a large variety of activities from sports to art. I feel that I am more than prepared for college thanks to the South Panola teachers and staff .
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/4/2014
SPHS is a terrible school! The administrators overreact to small disruptions and don't take the important things seriously, the students aren't even allowed a BOTTLE OF WATER and are treated like animals, and they don't care about the teachers whatsoever (they threatened to fire a teacher with a bro...
5.0 student
12/20/2007

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South Panola High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Batesville, MS, in the Batesville neighborhood, and is served by the South Panola School District in Mississippi. The school has a total enrollment of 1,172 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 73% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. South Panola 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 3.52, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $212,391. Discover additional schools in the area, like North Panola High School, North Delta School, Bethany Baptist Academy, and more. Learn more about what Batesville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Panola High School.

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