Gentry High School

Sunflower County Consolidated School District
801 BB King Road
Indianola, MS 38751
465 Students
High School 10th - 12th
School Overview
Gentry High School is a public secondary school located in Indianola, Mississippi, serving as part of the Sunflower County Consolidated School District. Situated on B.B. King Road, the school plays a central role in the local community, dedicated to providing educational opportunities and academic preparation for students in the region. As a core institution within the district, Gentry High School focuses on fostering student development through its curriculum, extracurricular activities, and commitment to preparing youth for post-secondary success.

The school operates under the oversight of the Sunflower County Consolidated School District, which manages the broader educational goals for the area. By maintaining a connection to the district’s mission, Gentry High School aims to support its student body through structured learning environments and community-oriented programs. Residents and families interested in specific academic calendars, enrollment procedures, or faculty contact information can access further resources through the district’s official website at http://www.sunflower.k12.ms.us.
465
Total Students
35.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    442 (95.1%)
  • Two or More
    17 (3.7%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.1%)
  • White
    1 (0.2%)
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: Sunflower County Consolidated School District
Phone: (662)884-1240
Website: http://www.sunflower.k12.ms.us
Grade Range: 10th - 12th
Total Students: 465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 465
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 10 150
Grade 11 152
Grade 12 163
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
INDIANOLA CAREER & TECH CENTER
Sunflower County Consolidated School District
0 Students
801 B.B. King Road
Indianola, MS 38751 (0.0 miles away)
High School 10th - 12th