Thomas E. Edwards, Sr. High School, formerly Ruleville Central High School, is a public high school located in Ruleville, Mississippi, United States. It is a part of the Sunflower County Consolidated School District and had 381 students enrolled in Nov. 2012.
Serving 331 students in grades 9-12, Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School's student population of 331 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Failure Is Not An Option
School Rankings
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School is 0.15, 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
#580 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
92%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
40%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.2%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School's ranking?
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School is ranked #580 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School?
331 students attend Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School?
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School offer ?
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School part of?
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School is part of Sunflower County Consolidated School District.
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