Stone High School

Stone County School District
400 EAST BORDER AVE.
WIGGINS, MS 39577
740 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Stone High School, located in Wiggins, Mississippi, serves as the primary high school for the Stone County School District. As a central academic hub for the community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous core coursework, extracurricular activities, and career-readiness programs. The school fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes both personal growth and academic achievement, reflecting the values and spirit of the surrounding Stone County area.

The school maintains an active presence in the community, often highlighting its commitment to student development through various athletic programs, clubs, and academic initiatives. By leveraging its website and local resources, Stone High School aims to keep parents, students, and community members informed about campus events, district policies, and educational opportunities. For further information regarding specific academic calendars, faculty contacts, or district announcements, visitors can access their official website at http://shs.stone.k12.ms.us.
740
Total Students
58.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    532 (71.9%)
  • Black
    160 (21.6%)
  • Two or More
    30 (4.1%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (2.0%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    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: Stone County School District
Phone: (601)928-5492
Website: http://stoneschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 740
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 58.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 352
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 90

* 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 9 217
Grade 10 199
Grade 11 165
Grade 12 159
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION-SHS
Stone County School District
0 Students
1376 Tomcat Trail
Wiggins, MS 39577 (1.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th