Serving 214 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 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Rawls Springs Attendance Center serves the northwest part of Hattiesburg, MS, covering an area of approximately 29.7 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 6 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
School Overview
Rawls Springs Attendance Center's student population of 214 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
214 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.60, 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
#310 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
59%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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?
214 students attend Rawls Springs Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Rawls Springs Attendance Center students are Black, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rawls Springs Attendance Center?
Rawls Springs Attendance Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
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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