Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rawls Springs Attendance Center ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rawls Springs Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rawls Springs Attendance Center's student population of 215 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rawls Springs Attendance Center ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rawls Springs Attendance Center is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#310 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
64%
47%
White
19%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rawls Springs Attendance Center's ranking?
Rawls Springs Attendance Center is ranked #310 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Rawls Springs Attendance Center?
215 students attend Rawls Springs Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Rawls Springs Attendance Center students are Black, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rawls Springs Attendance Center?
Rawls Springs Attendance Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rawls Springs Attendance Center offer ?
Rawls Springs Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rawls Springs Attendance Center part of?
Rawls Springs Attendance Center is part of Forrest County School District.
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