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AMANDA ELZY HIGH SCHOOL

604 Elzy Avenue, Greenwood, MS 38930GREENWOOD-LEFLORE CONS SCH DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
395
Students
Total enrolled
$13,220
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 8% vs nat'l
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 10% vs nat'l
33/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 35% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 395 students in grades 09–12 in Greenwood, Mississippi.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,220 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 33th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

AMANDA ELZY HIGH SCHOOL is a mid-sized high in Greenwood, Mississippi, serving grades 09–12 with 395 students. The district invests $13,220 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 33/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at AMANDA ELZY HIGH SCHOOL

395
Total Students
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
29
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution197 male · 198 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 395 students
Student Composition
93%
White1%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black93%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 280019801512

Academic Outcomes at AMANDA ELZY HIGH SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
33
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 33th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 5th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 38930

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,220Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,220
State avg
$14,449
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,817
Student Support$2,512
Administration$1,586
Operations$1,983
Other$1,322
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,220 spent per student, an estimated $5,856 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
44%
25%
State government
44.3%
Local (property tax)
25.0%
Federal programs
30.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (33/100) — national median is 50
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBANKSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTHREADGILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLEFLORE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+3 more
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Middle
GREENWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOLAMANDA ELZY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
↓
High School
GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOLLEFLORE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLCAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyLeflore County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGREENWOOD-LEFLORE CONS SCH DISTRICT →
Phone: (662)459-8034
NCES ID: 280019801512
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Greenwood seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in GREENWOOD-LEFLORE CONS SCH DISTRICT
High
GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
637 students · 09–12
● 33 opp100% FRL
Elem
DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
408 students · KG–06
● 33 opp100% FRL
High
LEFLORE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
347 students · 07–12
● 30 opp100% FRL
Elem
BANKSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
338 students · KG–06
● 33 opp100% FRL
Elem
THREADGILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
335 students · 02–06
● 33 opp100% FRL
Elem
LEFLORE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
322 students · PK–06
● 30 opp100% FRL
Elem
EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
262 students · 03–05
● 33 opp100% FRL
Elem
CLAUDINE F BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
259 students · PK–02
● 33 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
604 Elzy Avenue, Greenwood, MS 38930
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.