Davidson Elementary School vs. Water Valley High School
Should you attend Davidson Elementary School or Water Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Davidson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Diversity
Water Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 624 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Davidson Elementary School 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 43% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 400 students in grades 7-12, Water Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
7-12
Total Students
624 students
400 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
34 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#465 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#380 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
n/a
90-94%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
-
Kindergarten Students
91
-
Grade 1 Students
83
-
Grade 2 Students
102
-
Grade 3 Students
95
-
Grade 4 Students
62
-
Grade 5 Students
78
-
Grade 6 Students
81
-
Grade 7 Students
-
71
Grade 8 Students
-
59
Grade 9 Students
-
70
Grade 10 Students
-
72
Grade 11 Students
-
65
Grade 12 Students
-
58
Ungraded Students
12
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
44%
48%
% White
47%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
13%
