Yazoo County High School

Yazoo County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
191 Panther Dr,  Yazoo City, MS
Yazoo County School District
3.8
4.3
417 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Phil Turner
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.2%
College Prep
Average ACT
19
Math
17
English
19
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
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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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Science
23.5%
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
113:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Black
60.5%
White
32.1%
Two or more races
4%
Hispanic
2.7%
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.
Holmes Community College 118 Students
Mississippi State University 111 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 102 Students
Hinds Community College 90 Students
University of Mississippi 80 Students
Jackson State University 66 Students
Alcorn State University 61 Students
Delta State University 50 Students
Belhaven University 40 Students
Mississippi Valley State University 39 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 51 Students
Business 27 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Biology 12 Students
Cosmetology 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 9 Students
Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN) 9 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 8 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 49 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/25/2025
Overrall great experience and enjoyed my high school years. The only thing I wish I had was more ACT prep. I feel like I could of did a lil better if I was able to take that.
4.0 Senior
1/27/2025
As a student in the band at Yazoo County High School, i would say you will get a decent amount of experience with certain activities on campus and they strive to make sure everyone feels involved, but while the students have relative freedom they are still extremely strict when it comes to most things.
4.0 Senior
8/27/2018
I am a student and I mostly like it.I would like to see more change with the students respecting each other and the teachers though especially in the classroom when others are trying to learn and they talk and play keeping those who want to learn from learning.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 3 Reviews
3.0 student
5/7/2014
Hello! I was a Yazoo County panther a few years ago. This school is located in a small town and is a small school as well. I like how close students can be with each other because of this. However, I think the school needs more activities, other than just the average sports like football and basebal...
5.0 student
3/12/2007
5.0 student
1/18/2007

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Yazoo County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Yazoo City, MS and is served by the Yazoo County School District in Mississippi. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 417 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Yazoo County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 19. Discover additional schools in the area, like Manchester Academy, Benton Academy, Tricounty Academy, and more. Learn more about what Yazoo City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Yazoo County High School.

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