Northwest High School vs. Brandon High School
Should you attend Northwest High School or Brandon 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
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
Brandon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,855 students
1,609 students
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
114 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#117 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#160 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
75%
Graduation Rate
89%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
445
386
Grade 10 Students
486
417
Grade 11 Students
511
420
Grade 12 Students
413
386
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
2%
% Black
34%
38%
% White
52%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%