Olive Branch High School is a suburban public high school in Olive Branch, Mississippi, United States, part of the Memphis metropolitan area. Its mascot is a conquistador and its school colors are blue, gold, and white. Olive Branch is a part of the DeSoto County School District.
Serving 1,077 students in grades 9-12, Olive Branch High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,077 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olive Branch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Olive Branch High School's student population of 1,077 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,077 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1970
Colors
White, Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Olive Branch High School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olive Branch High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#155 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
9%
5%
Black
52%
47%
White
28%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Conquistador
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olive Branch High School's ranking?
Olive Branch High School is ranked #155 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Olive Branch High School often compared to?
Olive Branch High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewisburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olive Branch High School?
The graduation rate of Olive Branch High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Olive Branch High School?
1,077 students attend Olive Branch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Olive Branch High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olive Branch High School?
Olive Branch High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Olive Branch High School offer ?
Olive Branch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Olive Branch High School part of?
Olive Branch High School is part of Desoto Co School District.
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