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Holmes County Consolidated School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,386 students in Holmes County Consolidated School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Holmes County Consolidated School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
2,386 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Holmes County Consolidated School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.61
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,933 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
4,926 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
21,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
2,344 Students
205,626 Students
% Black Students
98%
47%
# White Students
18 Students
184,374 Students
% White Students
1%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
302 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
20,261 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
34
9,307
# Students in K Grade:
192
32,822
# Students in 1st Grade:
173
33,793
# Students in 2nd Grade:
174
33,611
# Students in 3rd Grade:
196
32,438
# Students in 4th Grade:
142
30,795
# Students in 5th Grade:
135
30,335
# Students in 6th Grade:
164
32,213
# Students in 7th Grade:
216
33,697
# Students in 8th Grade:
172
32,414
# Students in 9th Grade:
189
35,648
# Students in 10th Grade:
207
34,938
# Students in 11th Grade:
205
32,214
# Students in 12th Grade:
187
28,189
# Ungraded Students:
-
7,677
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,334 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,578 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,334
$12,205
Spending / Student
$12,578
$12,074
Best Holmes County Consolidated School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holmes County Central High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9749 Brozville Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
Rank: #22.
S V Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12572 Highway 12
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5226
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5226
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #33.
Williams-sullivan Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14494 Highway 51
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
Rank: #44.
S V Marshall Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
Rank: #55.
William Dean Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
96 Rockport Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #66.
Goodman Pickens Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3877 Highway 51 South
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 468-2116
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 468-2116
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #77.
Durant Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 West Madison Street
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3176
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3176
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: n/an/a
Graduates Within Reach Academy
Alternative School
32 School Street
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5637
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5637
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Holmes Co Career Technical Center
Vocational School
77 Kickernick Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holmes County Consolidated School District?
Holmes County Consolidated School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,386 students.
What is the rank of Holmes County Consolidated School District?
Holmes County Consolidated School District is ranked #132 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holmes County Consolidated School District?
98% of Holmes County Consolidated School District students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holmes County Consolidated School District?
Holmes County Consolidated School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Holmes County Consolidated School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,578 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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