Raymond High School

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Raymond High School ranks 134 th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Raymond High School is a public high school serving 570 students in grades 9-12 in Raymond, Mississippi, which is part of the Hinds County School District. The school has a predominantly African American student population (over 85%) and an exceptionally high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (over 99%), indicating it serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged community.

While Raymond High School has shown some strengths, such as outperforming the district in Algebra I and U.S. History, it has generally underperformed the state averages on standardized tests across subject areas. This suggests the school is struggling to keep up with academic standards set at the state level. Compared to nearby schools, Raymond High School performs similarly to Terry High School within the same district, but outperforms Jim Hill High School and Wingfield High School in the Jackson Public School District. However, Clinton High School, in a different district, significantly outperforms Raymond High School.

The school's low statewide ranking, ranging between 101 and 167 out of 226-237 Mississippi high schools, and its 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger indicate there is room for improvement. The high rates of economic disadvantage and the school's comparison to nearby schools suggest that district-level and community-specific factors may be contributing to the school's challenges, which will need to be addressed to improve overall performance and outcomes for students at Raymond High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

14050 Hwy 18
Raymond, MS 39154

(601) 857-8016

District: Hinds County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
134^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,128

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 557

Racial breakdown:

African American:

85.3%

White:

10.8%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Raymond High School ranks worse than 58.8% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.22. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Raymond High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (85.3%), White (10.8%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Hinds County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Raymond High School is 14.1, which is the 2^nd best among 2 high schools in the Hinds County School District. (See more...)

Compare Raymond High School employs 39.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Raymond High School is $11,128, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Hinds County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Raymond High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Raymond High School 134^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Raymond High School in the ranking list.)

Hinds County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hinds County School District 75^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Raymond High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	31.09	184^th	232	20.7%
2005	38.51	161^st	232	30.6%
2006	46.26	140^th	232	39.7%
2007	50.01	128^th	232	44.8%
2008	35.46	167^th	235	28.9%
2009	37.10	162^nd	235	31.1%
2010	33.93	168^th	235	28.5%
2011	49.71	134^th	244	45.1%
2012	45.05	138^th	241	42.7%
2013	25.91	185^th	238	22.3%
2014	51.54	116^th	236	50.8%
2015	23.30	167^th	226	26.1%
2016	35.22	152^nd	231	34.2%
2017	50.05	113^th	237	52.3%
2018	54.05	105^th	233	54.9%
2019	43.34	128^th	233	45.1%
2021	47.87	114^th	231	50.6%
2022	57.06	101^st	228	55.7%
2023	34.60	153^rd	226	32.3%
2024	43.22	134^th	228	41.2%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Raymond High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	115	212	0	0	n/a	n/a	327
1991	123	277	0	0	n/a	n/a	400
1992	112	296	0	0	n/a	n/a	408
1993	117	359	0	0	n/a	n/a	476
1994	116	348	0	1	n/a	n/a	465
1995	137	450	0	0	n/a	n/a	587
1996	137	450	0	0	n/a	n/a	587
1997	136	418	0	0	n/a	n/a	554
1998	150	439	0	0	n/a	n/a	589
1999	131	473	0	0	n/a	n/a	604
2000	104	473	0	0	n/a	n/a	577
2001	79	471	0	0	n/a	n/a	550
2002	68	402	2	0	n/a	n/a	472
2003	68	402	2	0	n/a	n/a	472
2004	76	391	2	1	n/a	n/a	470
2005	88	391	2	0	n/a	n/a	481
2006	111	448	1	2	n/a	n/a	562
2007	102	432	0	2	n/a	n/a	536
2008	118	447	0	4	n/a	n/a	569
2009	114	470	0	5	0	0	589
2010	94	475	0	8	0	0	577
2011	73	491	3	9	0	0	576
2012	69	499	2	8	0	0	578
2013	71	480	2	4	0	0	557
2014	73	501	2	5	0	0	581
2015	79	590	2	5	0	0	676
2016	71	575	1	8	0	0	655
2017	90	526	1	10	1	2	630
2018	85	501	1	14	0	2	603
2019	81	462	1	17	0	2	563
2020	68	460	1	15	0	3	547
2021	59	463	0	11	0	1	534
2022	60	471	2	16	0	4	553
2023	59	486	0	21	0	4	570
2024	60	475	0	18	0	4	557

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Raymond High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	327	17.2	19.0	n/a
1991	400	21.3	18.7	n/a
1992	408	21.8	18.7	54.4
1993	476	24.7	19.3	55.3
1994	465	25.5	18.2	54
1995	587	32.5	18.1	50.3
1996	587	32.5	18.1	50.3
1997	554	34.0	16.3	47.8
1998	589	35.3	16.7	48.4
1999	604	35.2	17.2	52.6
2000	577	35.0	16.5	52.9
2001	550	31.7	17.4	52.7
2002	472	32.8	14.4	48.7
2003	472	32.8	14.4	48.7
2004	470	32.0	14.7	67.2
2005	481	30.0	16.0	65.7
2006	562	31.1	18.1	64.8
2007	536	29.1	18.4	70.1
2008	569	33.0	17.2	70.1
2009	589	37.9	15.5	74.7
2010	577	36.9	15.6	77.8
2011	576	35.0	16.4	81.3
2012	578	35.3	16.3	81.1
2013	557	38.9	14.3	82.6
2014	581	46.8	12.4	83.3
2015	676	41.0	16.4	86.7
2016	655	39.0	16.7	89
2017	630	46.8	13.4	87.5
2018	603	43.8	13.7	88.1
2019	563	39.5	14.2	89.2
2020	547	34.6	15.7	89
2021	534	28.5	18.7	99.4
2022	553	43.8	12.6	99.5
2023	570	41.9	13.5	99.5
2024	557	39.3	14.1	69.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Raymond High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	327	17.2	19.0	n/a
1991	400	21.3	18.7	n/a
1992	408	21.8	18.7	54.4
1993	476	24.7	19.3	55.3
1994	465	25.5	18.2	54
1995	587	32.5	18.1	50.3
1996	587	32.5	18.1	50.3
1997	554	34.0	16.3	47.8
1998	589	35.3	16.7	48.4
1999	604	35.2	17.2	52.6
2000	577	35.0	16.5	52.9
2001	550	31.7	17.4	52.7
2002	472	32.8	14.4	48.7
2003	472	32.8	14.4	48.7
2004	470	32.0	14.7	67.2
2005	481	30.0	16.0	65.7
2006	562	31.1	18.1	64.8
2007	536	29.1	18.4	70.1
2008	569	33.0	17.2	70.1
2009	589	37.9	15.5	74.7
2010	577	36.9	15.6	77.8
2011	576	35.0	16.4	81.3
2012	578	35.3	16.3	81.1
2013	557	38.9	14.3	82.6
2014	581	46.8	12.4	83.3
2015	676	41.0	16.4	86.7
2016	655	39.0	16.7	89
2017	630	46.8	13.4	87.5
2018	603	43.8	13.7	88.1
2019	563	39.5	14.2	89.2
2020	547	34.6	15.7	89
2021	534	28.5	18.7	99.4
2022	553	43.8	12.6	99.5
2023	570	41.9	13.5	99.5
2024	557	39.3	14.1	69.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Raymond High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,046
2018	$10,915
2019	$11,135
2020	$10,540
2021	$10,809
2022	$11,128

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Raymond High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 128^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 153^rd of 226 High schools	12.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Raymond High School)	51.6	50	1.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Hinds County School District)	52.4	47.3	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Raymond High School)	26.5	35.1	8.6%
End of Course English II (Hinds County School District)	34	40.3	6.3%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Raymond High School)	62.9	60.7	2.2%
End of Course Biology (Hinds County School District)	56.4	59.4	3%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Raymond High School)	57.1	65.3	8.2%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Hinds County School District)	57.4	62.2	4.8%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	563	570	1.2%
African American	462	486	5.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	17	21	23.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	81	59	27.2%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	89.2%	99.5%	10.3%

Schools Near Raymond High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Raymond High School	Public	9-12	14050 Hwy 18	Raymond	39154	Hinds County	Hinds County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 857-8016	557	39	14.1	69.1%	60 (10.8%)	475 (85.3%)	18 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	43.2	134^th of 228 public high schools	41.2%		34.6	153^rd of 226 public high schools	32.3%	19	65.1	42.5	51.5	67.7	$11,128
Hinds County Career/Technical Center	Public	9-12	14020 Hwy 18	Raymond	39154	Hinds County	Hinds County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 857-3678	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Main Street Alternative School	Public	6-12	560 Port Gibson St	Raymond	39154	Hinds County	Hinds County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 857-5006	0	9	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Forest Hill High School	Public	9-12	2607 Raymond Road	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4313	942	63	14.8	100.0%	9 (1.0%)	903 (95.9%)	22 (2.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.6%)	8.7	215^th of 228 public high schools	5.7%		16.9	197^th of 226 public high schools	12.8%	18	34.9	23.2	30.6	49.2	$12,094
Clinton Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	401 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 924-0247	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Clinton High School	Public	10-12	401 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 924-5656	1,290	65	19.9	39.1%	425 (32.9%)	734 (56.9%)	50 (3.9%)	63 (4.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.2%)	80	34^th of 228 public high schools	85.1%		83.2	18^th of 226 public high schools	92.0%	16	41.2	66.3	45.5	78.8	$10,733
Wingfield High School	Public	9-12	1985 Scanlon Drive	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4350	590	42	14.1	100.0%	4 (0.7%)	546 (92.5%)	35 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	2.8	228^th of 228 public high schools	0.0%		5.7	220^th of 226 public high schools	2.7%	8	19.3	15.0	24.6	37.7	$13,445
French Elementary School	Public	7-12	311 Joel Avenue	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 960-5221	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Terry High School	Public	9-12	235 W Beasley Street	Terry	39170	Hinds County	Hinds County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 878-5905	1,100	73	15.1	64.1%	34 (3.1%)	1,053 (95.7%)	7 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	38.4	146^th of 228 public high schools	36.0%		33.3	154^th of 226 public high schools	31.9%	8	48.9	42.8	45.1	72.5	$10,168
Career Development Center	Public	9-12	2703 First Avenue	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 960-5322	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Raymond High School

Is Raymond High School a good school?

Raymond High School ranks 134^th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Raymond High School?

Students at Raymond High School are 85% African American, 11% White, 3% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Raymond High School?

Raymond High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bolton-Edwards Elementary/Middle School
Elementary : Utica Elementary / Middle School

How many students attend Raymond High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 557 students attended Raymond High School.

What district is Raymond High School in?

Hinds County School District

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