Norma C. O'Bannon High School is a public junior and senior high school located in unincorporated Washington County, Mississippi, USA, adjacent to Greenville. The school is part of the Western Line School District. The school includes students in grades 7 through 12.
Serving 429 students in grades 7-12, O'bannon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O'bannon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
O'bannon High School's student population of 429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1950
Colors
White, Green, Kelly green
School Motto
You can get anywhere you want to go from here!
School Rankings
O'bannon High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O'bannon High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
91%
47%
White
5%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O'bannon High School's ranking?
O'bannon High School is ranked #597 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are O'bannon High School often compared to?
O'bannon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of O'bannon High School?
The graduation rate of O'bannon High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend O'bannon High School?
429 students attend O'bannon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of O'bannon High School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O'bannon High School?
O'bannon High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does O'bannon High School offer ?
O'bannon High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is O'bannon High School part of?
O'bannon High School is part of Western Line School District.
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