Wesson Attendance Center is a K–12 school in Wesson, Mississippi.
Serving 833 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Wesson Attendance Center 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 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 833 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Wesson Attendance Center serves the southern part of Wesson, MS, covering an area of approximately 192.5 square miles. Families typically live within a 20-30 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 11 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 21.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wesson Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wesson Attendance Center's student population of 833 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
833 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Enabling students today to meet the challenges of tomorrow
School Rankings
Wesson 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 Wesson Attendance Center is 0.36, 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
#292 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Mascot
Cobra
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wesson Attendance Center's ranking?
Wesson Attendance Center is ranked #292 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Wesson Attendance Center often compared to?
Wesson Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Crystal Springs High School, Crystal Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wesson Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Wesson Attendance Center is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Wesson Attendance Center?
833 students attend Wesson Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Wesson Attendance Center students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wesson Attendance Center?
Wesson Attendance Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wesson Attendance Center offer ?
Wesson Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wesson Attendance Center part of?
Wesson Attendance Center is part of Copiah County School District.
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