Serving 831 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mize Attendance Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 831 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Mize Attendance Center serves the southern part of its school district in Mize, MS, encompassing an area of approximately 111.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and the furthest point being 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mize Attendance Center's student population of 831 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
831 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Mize Attendance Center ranks within the top 30% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mize Attendance Center is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#229 out of 795 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
12%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
85%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mize Attendance Center's ranking?
Mize Attendance Center is ranked #229 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Mize Attendance Center often compared to?
Mize Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Taylorsville Attendance Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mize Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Mize Attendance Center is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Mize Attendance Center?
831 students attend Mize Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mize Attendance Center students are White, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mize Attendance Center?
Mize Attendance Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mize Attendance Center offer ?
Mize Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mize Attendance Center part of?
Mize Attendance Center is part of Smith County School District.
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