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West Point High School

90 S. Eshman Avenue, West Point, MS 39773, United States

+1 (662) 494-5083

http://www.westpoint.k12.ms.us

3.0

Overall Rating

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West Point High School Overview

About This School

West Point High School is a public high in West Point, Mississippi, serving 1,010 students in grades Grade 8-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 24% in ELA and 36% in math. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 81 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $39,017. Guidance services are available through a ratio of 336 students per counselor. The student body is 51% male and 49% female. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 81% Black, 14% White, 3% Two or More Races, 1% Hispanic, and 1% Asian.

1,010

Total Students

Grade 8-12

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

81 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts24%

Mathematics36%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 8-12

County

Clay County

Students per Counselor

336:1

West Point High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

24%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 33%State Avg: 40%

36%

Mathematics

City Avg: 36%State Avg: 45%

N/A

Science

Class Information

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.6:1

State Avg: 14.1:1

336

Students per Counselor

West Point High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$39,017

City Avg: $39,017

State Avg: $50,897

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1

Students per Counselor336:1

West Point High School Student Demographics

Student Body

50.59%

Male

49.41%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,010 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White14.46%

Hispanic1.19%

Asian0.5%

Black80.89%

Two or More Races2.87%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Point High School

Q: What is West Point High School?

A: West Point High School is a high public located in West Point.

Q: How many students attend West Point High School?

A: West Point High School has approximately 1,010 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at West Point High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at West Point High School is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about West Point High School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About West Point High School - West Point, MS

Quick Facts about West Point High School
School Name	West Point High School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 8-12
Location	90 S. Eshman Avenue, West Point, MS 39773, West Point, MS
County	Clay County
Phone	+1 (662) 494-5083
Total Students	1,010
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	81
Rating	3/10
ELA Proficiency	24%
Math Proficiency	36%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about West Point High School

What is West Point High School?

West Point High School is a high public located in West Point.

How many students attend West Point High School?

West Point High School has approximately 1,010 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Point High School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Point High School is 12:1.

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