Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Durant Public 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 9% (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 15:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)9%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)13%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
97%
47%
White
3%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)70-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Durant Public 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?
9% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Durant Public School?
The graduation rate of Durant Public School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 84%.
How many students attend Durant Public School?
474 students attend Durant Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Durant Public School students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durant Public School?
Durant Public School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Durant Public School offer ?
Durant Public School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Durant Public School part of?
Durant Public School is part of Durant Public School District.
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