Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mt. Olive Attendance Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Olive Attendance Center serves the northwest part of Mount Olive, MS, covering an area of approximately 92.1 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 11.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Olive Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Mt. Olive Attendance Center's student population of 282 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Mt. Olive Attendance Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Olive Attendance Center is 0.54, 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
#541 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
62%
45%
White
28%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.8%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Olive Attendance Center's ranking?
Mt. Olive Attendance Center is ranked #541 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Mt. Olive Attendance Center often compared to?
Mt. Olive Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Seminary High School, Collins High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt. Olive Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Mt. Olive Attendance Center is 80%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mt. Olive Attendance Center?
282 students attend Mt. Olive Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mt. Olive Attendance Center students are Black, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt. Olive Attendance Center?
Mt. Olive Attendance Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mt. Olive Attendance Center offer ?
Mt. Olive Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt. Olive Attendance Center part of?
Mt. Olive Attendance Center is part of Covington County School District.
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