For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,609 students in South Pike School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in South Pike School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% 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
6 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
1,609 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
South Pike School Dist 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 80-84% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
35%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
1,382 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
86%
47%
# White Students
180 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
11%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
32
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
107
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
112
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
133
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
117
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
105
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
125
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
112
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
135
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
118
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
159
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
103
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
108
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
97
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
46
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,796 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,295 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,796
$12,094
Spending / Student
$11,295
$11,965
Best South Pike School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Osyka Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
444 Amite Street
Osyka, MS 39657
(601) 783-0427
Osyka, MS 39657
(601) 783-0427
Grades: PK-6
| 190 students
Rank: #22.
Eva Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1175 North Clark Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0434
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0434
Grades: PK-6
| 675 students
Rank: #33.
South Pike Jr High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
275 West Myrtle Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0425
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0425
Grades: 7-8
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
South Pike Senior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 West Myrtle Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0420
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0420
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Pike Alternative School
Alternative School
205 West Myrtle
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0430
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0430
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Pike Career & Technical Cente
Vocational School
252 West Bay Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0438
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0438
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Pike School Dist School District?
South Pike School Dist School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,609 students.
What is the rank of South Pike School Dist School District?
South Pike School Dist School District is ranked #96 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.
What is the racial composition of students in South Pike School Dist School District?
86% of South Pike School Dist School District students are Black, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Pike School Dist School District?
South Pike School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is South Pike School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,295 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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