Serving 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dorsey Attendance Center 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dorsey Attendance Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Fulton, MS, covering an area of approximately 540.4 square miles. Families may typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 13.3 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 24.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dorsey Attendance Center's student population of 233 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
233 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Dorsey Attendance Center 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 Dorsey Attendance Center is 0.54, 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
#580 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorsey Attendance Center's ranking?
Dorsey Attendance Center is ranked #580 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Dorsey Attendance Center often compared to?
Dorsey Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Itawamba Attendance Center, Tremont Attendance Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Dorsey Attendance Center?
233 students attend Dorsey Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Dorsey Attendance Center students are White, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dorsey Attendance Center?
Dorsey Attendance Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dorsey Attendance Center offer ?
Dorsey Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dorsey Attendance Center part of?
Dorsey Attendance Center is part of Itawamba County School District.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
This is the most amazing school in North Mississippi.
5 10/10/2025
This is the best school in the district by far. The teachers and staff are amazing and are always helpful. They are so sweet anytime I have to go to the school to drop anything off and they actually form a relationship with the children and love them. I would defiantly recommend Dorsey Attendance Center to anyone!
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