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Holmes County Consolidated SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,502 students in Holmes County Consolidated SD 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 SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
9 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
2,502 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
181 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Holmes County Consolidated SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
35%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
2,460 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
99%
47%
# White Students
27 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
1%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
148
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
160
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
161
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
176
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
177
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
216
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
190
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
210
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
238
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
231
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
193
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
203
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
188
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
11
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,716 is higher than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,994 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,716
$12,094
Spending / Student
$11,994
$11,965
Best Holmes County Consolidated SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holmes County Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9749 Brozville Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Grades: 9-12
| 826 students
Rank: #22.
S V Marshall Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12572 Highway 12
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5226
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5226
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Rank: #33.
Williams-sullivan Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14494 Highway 51
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Grades: 6-8
| 259 students
Rank: #44.
Goodman Pickens Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3877 Highway 51 South
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 468-2116
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 468-2116
Grades: K-5
| 168 students
Rank: #55.
Durant Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 West Madison Street
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3176
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3176
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #66.
S V Marshall Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Rank: #77.
William Dean Jr. Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
96 Rockport Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
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
Grades: 5-12
| 0 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holmes County Consolidated SD School District?
Holmes County Consolidated SD School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,502 students.
What is the rank of Holmes County Consolidated SD School District?
Holmes County Consolidated SD School District is ranked #142 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holmes County Consolidated SD School District?
99% of Holmes County Consolidated SD School District students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holmes County Consolidated SD School District?
Holmes County Consolidated SD 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 SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,994 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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