South Panola High School

South Panola School District
601 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
1,113 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
South Panola High School, located in Batesville, Mississippi, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the South Panola School District. As the home of the "Tigers," the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is perhaps most widely recognized for its long-standing tradition of excellence in athletics, particularly its highly successful football program, which has earned numerous state championships.

Beyond its athletic reputation, the school provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The institution offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and vocational programs aimed at fostering student growth and engagement. Committed to the success of its diverse student body, South Panola High School focuses on maintaining a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of school spirit within the Batesville community.
1,113
Total Students
92.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    641 (57.6%)
  • White
    359 (32.3%)
  • Two or More
    69 (6.2%)
  • Hispanic
    37 (3.3%)
  • Asian
    6 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: South Panola School District
Phone: (662)563-4756
Website: http://www.spsd.k12.ms.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,113
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 92.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 797
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 146

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 292
Grade 10 327
Grade 11 247
Grade 12 247
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
North Panola High School
North Panola
329 Students
500 HWY 51 North
SARDIS, MS 38666 (8.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th