Yazoo County High School

www.yazook12.org

400 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Yazoo County High School, located at 191 Panther Drive in Yazoo City, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the Yazoo County School District. As the home of the "Panthers," the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The institution focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and extracurricular engagement, aiming to support the diverse needs of the local student population through a structured curriculum and various student-led initiatives.

Beyond its core academic mission, the school functions as a community hub that emphasizes school spirit and personal development. By leveraging its resources and commitment to student achievement, Yazoo County High School strives to equip its learners with the essential skills, character, and knowledge required to compete in a global society. Further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news can be found on their official website at http://yazoo.k12.ms.us.

400

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yazoo County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	9
Black	237
Asian	5
Two or More	20

Black
237 (59.3%)
White
129 (32.3%)
Two or More
20 (5.0%)
Hispanic
9 (2.2%)
Asian
5 (1.3%)

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:	Yazoo County School District
Phone:	(662)746-1593
Website:	http://www.yazook12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	397
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 85

Grade 10 108

Grade 11 103

Grade 12 104