Port Gibson High School

Claiborne County Public Schools
159 OLD HIGHWAY 18 #1
PORT GIBSON, MS 39150
381 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Port Gibson High School, located at 159 Old Highway 18 in Port Gibson, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution within the Claiborne County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth for students in the region. The institution focuses on preparing its student body for post-secondary success by providing a structured curriculum and a supportive learning environment designed to meet both state educational standards and the specific needs of the local community.

In addition to its academic offerings, Port Gibson High School plays a vital role in the social and extracurricular life of Claiborne County. By maintaining an active presence through its official district website, the school aims to keep students, parents, and community stakeholders informed about academic programs, district policies, and upcoming events. The school remains dedicated to its mission of empowering students with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute positively to society upon graduation.
381
Total Students
33.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    294 (77.2%)
  • Two or More
    81 (21.3%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.6%)
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: Claiborne County Public Schools
Phone: (601)437-4190
Website: http://www.claiborne.k12.ms.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 381
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 9 92
Grade 10 99
Grade 11 85
Grade 12 105
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
CLAIBORNE COUNTY VOC COMPLEX
Claiborne County Public Schools
0 Students
161 Old Hwy 18 #1
PORT GIBSON, MS 39150 (0.1 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th