Williams-sullivan Elementary School (Closed 2023)

14494 Highway 51
Durant, MS 39063
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Williams-sullivan Elementary 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 was 23% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 13% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
305 students

Showing 2011–2025. View full 17-year historical data

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Showing 2011–2025. View full 17-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MS)
(17-18)
23%
43%
(17-18)
13%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1

Showing 2011–2025. View full 17-year historical data

Black
100%
45%

Showing 2011–2025. View full 17-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%

Showing 2011–2025. View full 17-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Holmes County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
How many students attend Williams-sullivan Elementary School?
305 students attend Williams-sullivan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Williams-sullivan Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williams-sullivan Elementary School?
Williams-sullivan Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Williams-sullivan Elementary School offer ?
Williams-sullivan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Williams-sullivan Elementary School part of?
Williams-sullivan Elementary School is part of Holmes County School District.

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