South Delta High School

South Delta School District
303 PARKWAY
ROLLING FORK, MS 39159
176 Students
High School 9th - 13
School Overview
South Delta High School, located in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution for the South Delta School District. As a public high school, it plays a vital role in the community, providing academic instruction, extracurricular activities, and support services to students in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. The school is committed to fostering student growth and preparing its graduates for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce.

Given its location in a rural region, the school often serves as a focal point for community identity and engagement. Like many schools in the area, South Delta High focuses on navigating the unique socio-economic challenges of the Delta while striving to improve student performance and provide equitable access to resources. Through its curriculum and school-wide initiatives, the institution aims to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages academic achievement and personal development for all its students.
176
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    175 (99.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6%)
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: South Delta School District
Phone: (662)873-4308
Website: http://www.sdelta.org
Grade Range: 9th - 13
Total Students: 176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 173
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 13 1
Grade 9 41
Grade 10 46
Grade 11 40
Grade 12 48
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
SOUTH DELTA VOCATIONAL COMPLEX
South Delta School District
0 Students
285 MAPLE STREET
ROLLING FORK, MS 39159 (0.9 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th