Serving 749 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Loyd Star School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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: 749 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Loyd Star School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Loyd Star School's student population of 749 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
749 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Loyd Star School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Loyd Star School is 0.32, 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
#383 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
16%
47%
White
81%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
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 Loyd Star School's ranking?
Loyd Star School is ranked #383 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Loyd Star School often compared to?
Loyd Star Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Lincoln School, Enterprise School, Bogue Chitto School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Loyd Star School?
The graduation rate of Loyd Star School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Loyd Star School?
749 students attend Loyd Star School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Loyd Star School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Loyd Star School?
Loyd Star School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Loyd Star School offer ?
Loyd Star School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Loyd Star School part of?
Loyd Star School is part of Lincoln County School District.
School Reviews
4 6/23/2017
This is simply to rebut the only other review. If this prior student didn't take algebra until the 11th grade, they did so at their own choice. Algebra I was offered from the 9th grade onward even when I was a student in the late 80s. While the school, along with a vast majority of Mississippi public schools indeed does have serious issues that need to be addressed, it offered an adequate education with enough student preparation to be successful in junior college if the young man or woman chose to continue their studies.
2 8/24/2009
Loyd Star is yet another southern school putting athletics before academics. Teachers refuse to teach things they don't agree with, such as the theory of evolution. Teachers and students will alienate any student with different beliefs. Prayer is held before pep rallies.
I didn't learn any algebra until 11th grade, the reason being that the pre-algebra and algebra teachers would not teach. Junior high grade sciences are dumbed down for the religious majority.
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