Nettleton High School vs Shannon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nettleton High School
Nettleton · Public high · Grades 9–13
316 students
Shannon High School
Shannon · Public high · Grades 9–13
529 students
| Measure | Nettleton High School Nettleton, Mississippi | Shannon High School Shannon, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 197 | #136 of 197 |
| National rank | #11720 of 16,910 | #14290 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 316 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.4% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 19% |
| city | Nettleton | Shannon |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nettleton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 25.5).
- •Nettleton High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Nettleton High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Shannon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 80.4%).
- •Shannon High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.6).
- •Shannon High School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 316.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nettleton High School better than Shannon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Nettleton High School ranks higher (37.0 vs 25.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Nettleton High School and Shannon High School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Nettleton and Shannon in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nettleton High School: 316. Shannon High School: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nettleton High School and Shannon High School rank in Mississippi?
Nettleton High School is 93rd of 197 and Shannon High School is 136th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).