Greenwood High School is a public high school located in Greenwood, Leflore County, in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The school is part of the Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District.
Serving 633 students in grades 9-12, Greenwood High School/votech ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greenwood High School/votech ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Greenwood High School/votech's student population of 633 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
633 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Greenwood High School/votech ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenwood High School/votech is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#674 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
92%
45%
White
2%
40%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenwood High School/votech's ranking?
Greenwood High School/votech is ranked #674 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greenwood High School/votech?
The graduation rate of Greenwood High School/votech is 80-84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Greenwood High School/votech?
633 students attend Greenwood High School/votech.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Greenwood High School/votech students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greenwood High School/votech?
Greenwood High School/votech has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greenwood High School/votech offer ?
Greenwood High School/votech offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenwood High School/votech part of?
Greenwood High School/votech is part of Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District.
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