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Wilkinson County 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 are 4 public schools serving 694 students in Wilkinson County 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 Wilkinson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,028 Schools
# Students
694 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wilkinson County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
55%
Graduation Rate
82%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.9%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.63
Showing 2011–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
96%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
2%
40%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,902 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 90% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,653 is higher than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 64% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$6,387 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$15 MM
$6,242 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,902
$14,756
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,653
$14,421
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Wilkinson County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilkinson County Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
522 Pond Pinckneyville
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4331
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4331
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
William Winans Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
166 East Cherokee
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-0008
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-0008
Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Wilkinson County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
522 Pond Pinckneyville Pond Ro
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4228
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4228
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Martin L King Career Technology
Vocational School
1106 Highway 24 East, Post Off
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4394
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4394
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilkinson County School District?
Wilkinson County School District manages 4 public schools serving 694 students.
What is the rank of Wilkinson County School District?
Wilkinson County School District is ranked #143 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Wilkinson County School District?
96% of Wilkinson County School District students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilkinson County School District?
Wilkinson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Wilkinson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,653 is higher than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 64% over four school years.
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