Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hickory Flat Attendance Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hickory Flat Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hickory Flat Attendance Center's student population of 467 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hickory Flat Attendance Center ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickory Flat Attendance Center is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#195 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
9%
47%
White
87%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickory Flat Attendance Center's ranking?
Hickory Flat Attendance Center is ranked #195 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Hickory Flat Attendance Center often compared to?
Hickory Flat Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Ashland Middle-high School, Ashland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hickory Flat Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Hickory Flat Attendance Center is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hickory Flat Attendance Center?
467 students attend Hickory Flat Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hickory Flat Attendance Center students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickory Flat Attendance Center?
Hickory Flat Attendance Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hickory Flat Attendance Center offer ?
Hickory Flat Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Hickory Flat Attendance Center part of?
Hickory Flat Attendance Center is part of Benton Co School Dist School District.
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