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Holmes County Consolidated School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,300 students in Holmes County Consolidated School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Holmes County Consolidated School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,028 Schools
# Students
2,300 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Holmes County Consolidated School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.2%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
98%
45%
% White
1%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,833 is higher than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,048 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,833
$12,408
Spending / Student
$13,048
$12,276
Best Holmes County Consolidated School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holmes County Central High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9749 Brozville Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Gr: 9-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
S.v. Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Gpe School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3877 Highway 51 South
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 468-3351
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 468-3351
Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Williams-sullivan Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14494 Highway 51
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Gr: 6-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
William Dean Jr Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
96 Rockport Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
S.v. Marshall Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Durant Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 West Madison Street
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3176
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3176
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
Graduates Within Reach Academy
Alternative School
32 School Street
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5637
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5637
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Holmes Co Career Technical Center
Vocational School
77 Kickernick Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holmes County Consolidated School District?
Holmes County Consolidated School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,300 students.
What is the rank of Holmes County Consolidated School District?
Holmes County Consolidated School District is ranked #136 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holmes County Consolidated School District?
98% of Holmes County Consolidated School District students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holmes County Consolidated School District?
Holmes County Consolidated School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Holmes County Consolidated School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,048 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
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