Top Rankings
Stone Co School Dist School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,411 students in Stone Co School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Stone Co School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
2,411 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Stone Co School Dist School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 148 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
35%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.60
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
456 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
19%
47%
# White Students
1,807 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
75%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
105 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
205
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
199
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
176
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
189
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
166
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
198
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
186
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
195
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
196
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
196
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
164
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
172
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
138
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
31
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,246 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,592 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,246
$12,094
Spending / Student
$10,592
$11,965
Best Stone Co School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perkinston Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40 Second Street
Perkinston, MS 39573
(601) 928-3380
Perkinston, MS 39573
(601) 928-3380
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Stone Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1652 East Central Ave
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5473
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5473
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #33.
Stone Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
532 E Central Ave.
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-4876
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-4876
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #44.
Stone High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 East Border Ave.
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5492
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5492
Grades: 9-12
| 677 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stone Co School Dist School District?
Stone Co School Dist School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,411 students.
What is the rank of Stone Co School Dist School District?
Stone Co School Dist School District is ranked #16 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stone Co School Dist School District?
75% of Stone Co School Dist School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stone Co School Dist School District?
Stone Co School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Stone Co School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,592 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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