Water Valley High School vs. Davidson Elementary School
Should I attend Water Valley High School or Davidson Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Water Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Davidson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 464 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 29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Davidson Elementary 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 29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
PK-6
Total Students
464 students
605 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#352 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#387 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
38
Kindergarten Students
-
96
Grade 1 Students
-
87
Grade 2 Students
-
67
Grade 3 Students
-
86
Grade 4 Students
-
80
Grade 5 Students
-
72
Grade 6 Students
-
66
Grade 7 Students
83
-
Grade 8 Students
77
-
Grade 9 Students
87
-
Grade 10 Students
74
-
Grade 11 Students
71
-
Grade 12 Students
63
-
Ungraded Students
9
13
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
42%
45%
% White
53%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
