Top Rankings
Attala Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 963 students in Attala Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Attala Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
963 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Attala Co School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
5%
% Black
52%
47%
% White
46%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,983 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,455 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,983
$12,205
Spending / Student
$16,455
$12,074
Best Attala Co School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenlee Attendance Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26050 Hwy 12
Mc Cool, MS 39108
(662) 674-5263
Mc Cool, MS 39108
(662) 674-5263
Grades: PK-6
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Ethel Attendance Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2178 College Street
Ethel, MS 39067
(662) 674-5673
Ethel, MS 39067
(662) 674-5673
Grades: 7-12
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Long Creek Attendance Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9534 Hwy 429
Sallis, MS 39160
(662) 289-1630
Sallis, MS 39160
(662) 289-1630
Grades: PK-6
| 211 students
Rank: #44.
Mcadams Attendance Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6315 Attala Road 4167
Sallis, MS 39160
(662) 289-3838
Sallis, MS 39160
(662) 289-3838
Grades: 7-12
| 175 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kosciusko Attala Career Technical C
Vocational School
450 Hwy 12 East
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2689
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2689
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Attala Co School District?
Attala Co School District manages 5 public schools serving 963 students.
What is the rank of Attala Co School District?
Attala Co School District is ranked #62 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Attala Co School District?
52% of Attala Co School District students are Black, 46% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Attala Co School District?
Attala Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Attala Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,455 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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