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South Delta 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 4 public schools serving 618 students in South Delta School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in South Delta School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
618 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
South Delta 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% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
35%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
612 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
99%
47%
# White Students
1 Student
190,700 Students
% White Students
n/a
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
29
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
42
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
34
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
42
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
56
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
61
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
37
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
55
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
43
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
58
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
34
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
52
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
18
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,663 is higher than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,911 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,663
$12,094
Spending / Student
$17,911
$11,965
Best South Delta School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Delta Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
138 Weathers Avenue
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4849
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4849
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
South Delta Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
86 Middle School Street
Anguilla, MS 38721
(662) 873-6535
Anguilla, MS 38721
(662) 873-6535
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students
Rank: #33.
South Delta High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
303 Parkway
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4308
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4308
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Delta Vocational Complex
Vocational School
285 Maple Street
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-2029
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-2029
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Delta School District?
South Delta School District manages 4 public schools serving 618 students.
What is the rank of South Delta School District?
South Delta School District is ranked #126 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Delta School District?
99% of South Delta School District students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Delta School District?
South Delta School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is South Delta School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,911 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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