For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 597 students in Richton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Richton School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
597 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Richton School District, which is ranked within the top 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 80-89% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
124 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
21%
47%
# White Students
435 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
73%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
52
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
36
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
39
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
42
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
35
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
45
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
44
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
45
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
54
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
59
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
50
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
49
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
40
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
7
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,873 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,620 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,873
$12,143
Spending / Student
$10,620
$12,013
Best Richton School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Elm Avenue, P.o. Box 568
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-6975
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-6975
Grades: K-6
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Richton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Elm Avenue
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-9608
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-9608
Grades: 7-12
| 299 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richton School District?
Richton School District manages 2 public schools serving 597 students.
What is the rank of Richton School District?
Richton School District is ranked #55 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Richton School District?
73% of Richton School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richton School District?
Richton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Richton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,620 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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