Serving 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-13, Myrtle Attendance Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-13
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Myrtle Attendance Center serves the northwest part of its school district in Myrtle, MS, covering an area of approximately 72.9 square miles. Most families within the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges of the zone located about 7.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Myrtle Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Myrtle Attendance Center's student population of 690 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
690 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Myrtle Attendance Center ranks within the top 20% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Myrtle Attendance Center is 0.36, 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
#86 out of 795 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
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
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
14%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
79%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Myrtle Attendance Center's ranking?
Myrtle Attendance Center is ranked #86 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Myrtle Attendance Center often compared to?
Myrtle Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like West Union Attendance Center, East Union Attendance Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Myrtle Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Myrtle Attendance Center is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Myrtle Attendance Center?
690 students attend Myrtle Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Myrtle Attendance Center students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Myrtle Attendance Center?
Myrtle Attendance Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Myrtle Attendance Center offer ?
Myrtle Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Myrtle Attendance Center part of?
Myrtle Attendance Center is part of Union County School District.
School Reviews
3 10/10/2025
The best school in the world!
Review Myrtle Attendance Center. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Is Your Child's School Day Too Structured?
Discover where free time disappears during your child's school day, how to evaluate lunch, recess, and classroom schedules, and what parents can do when breaks become structured activities.
When Your Child's Best Friend Is in Another Class
Discover how to help your child when their best friend is assigned to another classroom, including school placement policies, maintaining friendships, building connections, and knowing when to request help.
Should Your Child Repeat a Grade or Move Ahead?
Before agreeing to grade retention, learn what evidence to request, how to review school policies, explore alternatives, understand parental rights, and secure an effective academic support plan for your child.
