Okolona High School vs Shannon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Okolona High School
Okolona · Public high · Grades 9–12
149 students
Shannon High School
Shannon · Public high · Grades 9–13
529 students
| Measure | Okolona High School Okolona, Mississippi | Shannon High School Shannon, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 197 | #136 of 197 |
| National rank | #14969 of 16,910 | #14290 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 149 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 19% |
| city | Okolona | Shannon |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shannon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.5 vs 21.9).
- •Okolona High School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 19%).
- •Okolona High School does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 22%).
- •Shannon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 100%).
- •Okolona High School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 10.4).
- •Shannon High School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 149.
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 Okolona High School better than Shannon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Shannon High School ranks higher (25.5 vs 21.9 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 Okolona High School and Shannon High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Okolona and Shannon in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Okolona High School: 149. Shannon High School: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Okolona High School and Shannon High School rank in Mississippi?
Okolona High School is 151st of 197 and Shannon High School is 136th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).