Serving 78 students inquire with school, Harrison Co Child Development Cen ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MS)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harrison Co Child Development Cen ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Harrison Co Child Development Cen's student population of 78 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
78 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of Harrison Co Child Development Cen is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
35%

Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
1%

Hispanic
6%
5%

Black
54%
47%

White
36%
42%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
68%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Harrison Co Child Development Cen?
78 students attend Harrison Co Child Development Cen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Harrison Co Child Development Cen students are Black, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrison Co Child Development Cen?
Harrison Co Child Development Cen has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What school district is Harrison Co Child Development Cen part of?
Harrison Co Child Development Cen is part of Harrison Co School District.
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