Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bolton-edwards Elementary Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 33% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bolton-Edwards Elementary/Middle School serves the northern part of Bolton, MS, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 188.7 square miles. Families typically live within a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 9.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and some areas reaching up to 15.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bolton-edwards Elementary Middle School's student population of 335 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Bolton-edwards Elementary Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bolton-edwards Elementary Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#566 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
87%
45%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
8%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bolton-edwards Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Bolton-edwards Elementary Middle School is ranked #566 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Bolton-edwards Elementary Middle School often compared to?
Bolton-edwards Elementary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Byram Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Bolton-edwards Elementary Middle School?
335 students attend Bolton-edwards Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bolton-edwards Elementary Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bolton-edwards Elementary Middle School?
Bolton-edwards Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bolton-edwards Elementary Middle School offer ?
Bolton-edwards Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bolton-edwards Elementary Middle School part of?
Bolton-edwards Elementary Middle School is part of Hinds County School District.
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