Raymond High School is a public secondary school located in the town of Raymond, Mississippi. It is part of the Hinds County School District. As of 2005, the school had met all federal requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act and received an achievement index rank of "3" from the state of Mississippi.
Serving 539 students in grades 9-12, Raymond 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raymond High School's student population of 539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
539 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Raymond 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 Raymond High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#437 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
81%
45%
White
10%
40%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rangers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raymond High School's ranking?
Raymond High School is ranked #437 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Raymond High School often compared to?
Raymond High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Terry High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Raymond High School?
The graduation rate of Raymond High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Raymond High School?
539 students attend Raymond High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Raymond High School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raymond High School?
Raymond High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Raymond High School offer ?
Raymond High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raymond High School part of?
Raymond High School is part of Hinds County School District.
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