Serving 562 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Nanih Waiya Attendance Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nanih Waiya Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nanih Waiya Attendance Center's student population of 562 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nanih Waiya Attendance Center 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 Nanih Waiya Attendance Center is 0.43, 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
#121 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
16%
47%
White
74%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
9%
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 Nanih Waiya Attendance Center's ranking?
Nanih Waiya Attendance Center is ranked #121 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Nanih Waiya Attendance Center often compared to?
Nanih Waiya Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Noxapater Attendance Center, Louisville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nanih Waiya Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Nanih Waiya Attendance Center is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Nanih Waiya Attendance Center?
562 students attend Nanih Waiya Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Nanih Waiya Attendance Center students are White, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nanih Waiya Attendance Center?
Nanih Waiya Attendance Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nanih Waiya Attendance Center offer ?
Nanih Waiya Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Nanih Waiya Attendance Center part of?
Nanih Waiya Attendance Center is part of Louisville Municipal School Dist School District.
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