Itawamba Agricultural High School

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Itawamba Agricultural High School ranks 40 th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Itawamba Agricultural High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Fulton, Mississippi, with a student population of 556. The school is part of the Itawamba County School District, which is ranked 36 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Itawamba Agricultural High School consistently outperforms the state and its district in standardized test scores, with significantly higher proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating its strong academic performance and overall quality. Additionally, Itawamba Agricultural High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.9 to 16.5 over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Shannon High School and Nettleton High School.

Despite the fact that Itawamba Agricultural High School serves a predominantly White student population (82.73% in 2022-2023), it also has a significant African American population (13.49%) and smaller percentages of Hispanic and Asian students. The school's exceptionally high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch indicates a high level of economic need among the student population, which may have implications for the school's resource allocation, support services, and overall approach to addressing the needs of its students. Nevertheless, Itawamba Agricultural High School's consistent academic excellence and positive learning environment make it a standout institution in its region, outperforming nearby high schools like Shannon High School and Nettleton High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

11900 Highway 25 South
Fulton, MS 38843

(662) 862-3104

District: Itawamba County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
40^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,684

Feeder schools for Itawamba Agricultural High School:

Elementary:	Dorsey Attendance Center
	Fairview Attendance Center
	Itawamba Attendance Center

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 527

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.3%

African American:

13.1%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Itawamba Agricultural High School ranks better than 82.5% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.29. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Itawamba Agricultural 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: White (83.3%), African American (13.1%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Itawamba Agricultural High School is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Itawamba Agricultural High School employs 36.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Itawamba Agricultural High School is $10,684.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Itawamba Agricultural High School 40^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Itawamba Agricultural High School in the ranking list.)

Itawamba County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Itawamba County School District 36^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Itawamba Agricultural High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	51.61	132^nd	232	43.1%
2005	54.56	118^th	232	49.1%
2006	60.84	99^th	232	57.3%
2007	66.73	74^th	232	68.1%
2008	80.45	18^th	235	92.3%
2009	71.07	58^th	235	75.3%
2010	70.68	60^th	235	74.5%
2011	74.44	35^th	244	85.7%
2012	70.20	57^th	241	76.3%
2013	79.86	30^th	238	87.4%
2014	76.53	31^st	236	86.9%
2015	83.76	10^th	226	95.6%
2016	83.00	21^st	231	90.9%
2017	77.98	34^th	237	85.7%
2018	70.48	56^th	233	76.0%
2019	65.10	71^st	233	69.5%
2021	46.04	119^th	231	48.5%
2022	67.11	69^th	228	69.7%
2023	77.34	39^th	226	82.7%
2024	78.29	40^th	228	82.5%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, May 21, 2015

Great school and school district! Close Quote

by a citizen
Friday, August 6, 2010

School has high moral values that reflect the moral values of the community it serves. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, March 11, 2010

School violates students civil rights. Draconian attitudes from administrators and school board members. (look it up if you don't know what it means.) Close Quote

Enrollment information for Itawamba Agricultural High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	383	67	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	458
1999	521	105	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	629
2000	473	87	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	566
2001	464	79	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	545
2002	536	57	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	598
2003	536	57	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	598
2004	568	55	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	626
2005	528	75	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	611
2006	565	84	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	656
2007	578	93	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	682
2008	604	90	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	706
2009	614	88	2	11	0	0	0	715
2010	582	97	3	8	0	0	0	690
2011	531	96	3	6	0	0	2	638
2012	537	99	3	5	0	0	3	647
2013	512	100	4	4	0	0	3	623
2014	490	89	2	5	0	0	5	591
2015	483	95	5	8	0	0	0	591
2016	484	87	3	5	0	0	0	579
2017	484	73	3	2	0	0	4	566
2018	483	81	2	3	0	0	7	576
2019	446	77	4	8	0	0	12	547
2020	455	72	6	6	0	0	13	552
2021	459	79	3	4	0	0	12	557
2022	453	80	2	4	0	0	11	550
2023	460	75	2	5	0	0	14	556
2024	439	69	0	6	0	0	13	527

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 Itawamba Agricultural High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	458	23.6	19.4	42.1
1999	629	32.4	19.4	59.5
2000	566	33.1	17.1	51.4
2001	545	33.0	16.5	53.4
2002	598	32.3	18.5	59.9
2003	598	32.3	18.5	59.9
2004	626	34.4	18.2	48.4
2005	611	31.6	19.3	48.3
2006	656	33.8	19.4	45.7
2007	682	34.0	20.1	49.4
2008	706	35.8	19.7	49
2009	715	35.2	20.3	51.5
2010	690	38.2	18.0	57.8
2011	638	35.8	17.8	54.5
2012	647	35.1	18.4	58.7
2013	623	37.9	16.4	59.9
2014	591	34.2	17.2	54.1
2015	591	32.0	18.4	56.7
2016	579	36.0	16.0	61.1
2017	566	37.3	15.1	57.8
2018	576	36.0	15.9	58
2019	547	36.2	15.0	56.5
2020	552	34.0	16.2	59.8
2021	557	33.6	16.5	99.5
2022	550	36.8	14.9	99.5
2023	556	35.9	15.4	99.5
2024	527	36.8	14.2	56.9

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 Itawamba Agricultural High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	458	23.6	19.4	42.1
1999	629	32.4	19.4	59.5
2000	566	33.1	17.1	51.4
2001	545	33.0	16.5	53.4
2002	598	32.3	18.5	59.9
2003	598	32.3	18.5	59.9
2004	626	34.4	18.2	48.4
2005	611	31.6	19.3	48.3
2006	656	33.8	19.4	45.7
2007	682	34.0	20.1	49.4
2008	706	35.8	19.7	49
2009	715	35.2	20.3	51.5
2010	690	38.2	18.0	57.8
2011	638	35.8	17.8	54.5
2012	647	35.1	18.4	58.7
2013	623	37.9	16.4	59.9
2014	591	34.2	17.2	54.1
2015	591	32.0	18.4	56.7
2016	579	36.0	16.0	61.1
2017	566	37.3	15.1	57.8
2018	576	36.0	15.9	58
2019	547	36.2	15.0	56.5
2020	552	34.0	16.2	59.8
2021	557	33.6	16.5	99.5
2022	550	36.8	14.9	99.5
2023	556	35.9	15.4	99.5
2024	527	36.8	14.2	56.9

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 Itawamba Agricultural High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,476
2018	$8,714
2019	$9,080
2020	$9,447
2021	$9,632
2022	$10,684

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Itawamba Agricultural High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 71^st of 233 High schools	Ranks 39^th of 226 High schools	13.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Itawamba Agricultural High School)	64.4	91.4	27%
End of Course Algebra I (Itawamba County School District)	59.3	84.7	25.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Itawamba Agricultural High School)	33.8	63.1	29.3%
End of Course English II (Itawamba County School District)	41.5	65.2	23.7%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Itawamba Agricultural High School)	82.3	63.8	18.5%
End of Course Biology (Itawamba County School District)	79.9	72.5	7.4%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Itawamba Agricultural High School)	55	80.3	25.3%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Itawamba County School District)	62	79.6	17.6%
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	547	556	1.6%
African American	77	75	2.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	8	5	37.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	446	460	3.1%
Two or More Races	12	14	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.5%	99.5%	43%

Schools Near Itawamba Agricultural 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
Itawamba Agricultural High School	Public	9-12	11900 Highway 25 South	Fulton	38843	Itawamba County	Itawamba County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 862-3104	527	37	14.2	56.9%	439 (83.3%)	69 (13.1%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	78.3	40^th of 228 public high schools	82.5%		77.3	39^th of 226 public high schools	82.7%	1	93.1	54.7	73.7	77.6	$10,684
Itawamba Career & Technical Center	Public	9-12	200 Career Technical Drive	Fulton	38843	Itawamba County	Itawamba County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 862-3137	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mooreville High School	Public	9-12	115 Road 1429	Mooreville	38857	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 842-6859	460	32	14.2	43.5%	398 (86.5%)	27 (5.9%)	21 (4.6%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	58.6	99^th of 228 public high schools	56.6%		64.9	76^th of 226 public high schools	66.4%	23	78.7	55.5	52.7	71.0	$12,568
Nettleton High School	Public	9-12	165 Mullen Avenue	Nettleton	38858	Itawamba County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 963-2306	342	32	10.8	76.9%	217 (63.5%)	117 (34.2%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	39.7	142^nd of 228 public high schools	37.7%		65.6	72^nd of 226 public high schools	68.1%	70	59.8	45.3	51.1	66.2	$11,974
Amory High School	Public	9-12	1006 Sam Haskell Circle	Amory	38821	Monroe County	Amory School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 256-5753	439	28	15.8	56.0%	247 (56.3%)	173 (39.4%)	13 (3.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	59.4	98^th of 228 public high schools	57.0%		56.6	101^st of 226 public high schools	55.3%	3	66.7	43.0	59.8	86.9	$15,877
Amory Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	1006 Sam Haskell Circle	Amory	38821	Monroe County	Amory School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 256-7601	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Shannon High School	Public	9-12	218 Cherry St.	Shannon	38868	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 767-9566	499	44	11.2	64.1%	91 (18.2%)	372 (74.5%)	24 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	12.8	204^th of 228 public high schools	10.5%		7.7	219^th of 226 public high schools	3.1%	15	39.6	30.7	27.9	52.4	$12,907

Frequently Asked Questions about Itawamba Agricultural High School

What schools feed into Itawamba Agricultural High School?

Itawamba Agricultural High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dorsey Attendance Center
Elementary : Fairview Attendance Center
Elementary : Itawamba Attendance Center

What is the racial makeup of Itawamba Agricultural High School?

Students at Itawamba Agricultural High School are 83% White, 13% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Is Itawamba Agricultural High School a good school?

Itawamba Agricultural High School ranks 40^th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Itawamba Agricultural High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 527 students attended Itawamba Agricultural High School.

What district is Itawamba Agricultural High School in?

Itawamba County School District

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