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Baldwyn 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 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 739 students in Baldwyn 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 Baldwyn School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
739 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Baldwyn School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#83 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.9%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
44%
45%
% White
49%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,501 is higher than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,625 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,501
$12,408
Spending / Student
$12,625
$12,276
Best Baldwyn School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baldwyn Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 Bender Circle
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-1037
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-1037
Gr: K-4 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Baldwyn High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
512 North Fourth Street
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-1037
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-1037
Gr: 5-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Baldwyn Career Advancement Center
Vocational School
120 Vandiver Street
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-0062
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-0062
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baldwyn School District?
Baldwyn School District manages 3 public schools serving 739 students.
What is the rank of Baldwyn School District?
Baldwyn School District is ranked #68 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Baldwyn School District?
49% of Baldwyn School District students are White, 44% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baldwyn School District?
Baldwyn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Baldwyn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,625 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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