Eupora High School
Public school in Eupora, Webster County, Mississippi
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Eupora High School is a public school for grades 6 to 12 in Eupora, Mississippi. It is in the Webster County School District.
| Eupora High School | |
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| Location | |
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65 Clark Avenue , , 39744 33.5437°N 89.2733°W | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
School district | Webster County School District |
NCES District ID | 2804560 |
| Superintendent | James Mason |
NCES School ID | 280456001097 |
Principal | Chip Powell |
| Grades | 6-12 |
| Enrollment | 437 |
Student to teacher ratio | 11.47 |
| Colors | Maroon, White |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Website | https://ehs.webstercountyschools.org/ |
In 2025 the student body of 224 was about 2/3 white and 1/3 black. Sixty percent of students were categorized as economically disadvantaged.[1]
History
In 1892 D. Harmon was principal of the school.[2] In 1914 A. B. Campbell was the school's superintendent.[3] In 1994 it was at 212 West Clarke Avenue.[4] The Works Progress Administration built the school's building from 1938 to 1940.[5] E. L. Malvaney was its architect and it is now used as offices for the school district.[5]
Schools were segregated in Mississippi and educational opportunities for African Americans limited. Webster County Training School was a "negro" elementary school. A photo of it exists.[6]
Extracurriculars
Eagles are the school mascot. The school's football teams have won the district championship many times but has never won a state championship.[7] In 2016, Ricky Williams succeeded Stephen Edwards as football coach.[8]
A teacher at the school was fired and convicted of statutory rape.[9]
Mrs. Russell Shaw compiled a history of the school's library used in a book on libraries in Mississippi.[10]
Alumni
- Derrick Jones, football player[11]
- Michael Simmons, football player[12]