Top Rankings
Attala Co School Dist 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 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,002 students in Attala Co School Dist 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 Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
1,002 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Attala Co School Dist School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#72 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
35%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
570 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
57%
47%
# White Students
405 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
40%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
76
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
60
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
57
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
69
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
90
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
91
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
79
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
77
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
76
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
56
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
13
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,361 is higher than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,814 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,361
$12,094
Spending / Student
$15,814
$11,965
Best Attala Co School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenlee Attendance Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
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
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Ethel Attendance Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2178 College Street
Ethel, MS 39067
(662) 674-5673
Ethel, MS 39067
(662) 674-5673
Grades: 7-12
| 283 students
Rank: #33.
Mcadams Attendance Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6315 Attala Road 4167
Sallis, MS 39160
(662) 289-3838
Sallis, MS 39160
(662) 289-3838
Grades: 7-12
| 195 students
Rank: #44.
Long Creek Attendance Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9534 Hwy 429
Sallis, MS 39160
(662) 289-1630
Sallis, MS 39160
(662) 289-1630
Grades: PK-6
| 253 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: 10-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Attala Co School Dist School District?
Attala Co School Dist School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,002 students.
What is the rank of Attala Co School Dist School District?
Attala Co School Dist School District is ranked #71 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Dist School District?
57% of Attala Co School Dist School District students are Black, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Attala Co School Dist School District?
Attala Co School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Attala Co School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,814 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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