Golden Triangle Early College Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
223 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)1%
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)1%
4%
Black
(19-20)63%
48%
White
(19-20)33%
44%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
2%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
45%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
19%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Golden Triangle Early College Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Golden Triangle Early College Elementary School is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Golden Triangle Early College Elementary School?
223 students attend Golden Triangle Early College Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Golden Triangle Early College Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Golden Triangle Early College Elementary School offer ?
Golden Triangle Early College Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Golden Triangle Early College Elementary School part of?
Golden Triangle Early College Elementary School is part of Lowndes County School District.
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