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Red Water Elementary 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 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 117 students in Red Water Elementary School District.
Public Schools in Red Water Elementary School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
1 School
1,028 Schools
# Students
117 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
55%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.9%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.63
% American Indian
100%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
n/a
45%
% White
n/a
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Red Water Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
107 Braves Boulevard
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8500
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8500
Gr: K-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Red Water Elementary School District?
Red Water Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 117 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Water Elementary School District?
100% of Red Water Elementary School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Red Water Elementary School District?
Red Water Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
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