Brandon High School vs. Northwest High School
Should you attend Brandon High School or Northwest High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Brandon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Northwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,609 students in grades 9-12, Brandon High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 1,855 students in grades 9-12, Northwest High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,609 students
1,855 students
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
125 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#160 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#117 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
67%
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
386
445
Grade 10 Students
417
486
Grade 11 Students
420
511
Grade 12 Students
386
413
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
38%
34%
% White
55%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%