For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,929 students in Sunflower Cty Cons School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Sunflower Cty Cons School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (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
13 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
2,929 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
234 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Sunflower Cty Cons 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 87% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
55%
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
2,809 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
96%
47%
# White Students
43 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
1%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
89
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
190
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
216
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
199
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
160
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
178
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
200
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
211
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
207
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
239
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
250
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
283
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
239
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
207
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
61
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,665 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,675 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,665
$12,143
Spending / Student
$13,675
$12,013
Best Sunflower Cty Cons School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lockard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 College Avenue
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1260
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1260
Grades: K-3
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
A W James Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 South Blvd
Drew, MS 38737
(662) 745-8892
Drew, MS 38737
(662) 745-8892
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
360 L F Packer Drive
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4757
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4757
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
Rank: #44.
Ruleville Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 L F Packer Drive
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4276
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4276
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
Rank: #55.
Robert L Merritt Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 Kinlock Road
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1270
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1270
Grades: 7-9
| 410 students
Rank: #66.
Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
404 Jefferson Street
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1250
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1250
Grades: 4-6
| 301 students
Rank: #77.
Gentry High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 B.b. King
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1240
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1240
Grades: 10-12
| 488 students
Rank: #88.
Ruleville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 East Oscar St
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4698
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4698
Grades: 6-8
| 150 students
Rank: #99.
Drew Hunter Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10 Swoope Road
Drew, MS 38737
(662) 745-8940
Drew, MS 38737
(662) 745-8940
Grades: 6-8
| 102 students
Rank: #1010.
Moorhead Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
506 Washington Street
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5680
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5680
Grades: K-8
| 215 students
Rank: n/an/a
Indianola Academic Achievement
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
404 Jefferson Street
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1278
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1278
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Indianola Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
801 B.b. King Road
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-6000
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-6000
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Rosser Early Learning Center
Magnet School
601 Ingram Street
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5395
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5395
Grades: PK-K
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sunflower Cty Cons School District?
Sunflower Cty Cons School District manages 13 public schools serving 2,929 students.
What is the rank of Sunflower Cty Cons School District?
Sunflower Cty Cons School District is ranked #107 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Sunflower Cty Cons School District?
96% of Sunflower Cty Cons School District students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sunflower Cty Cons School District?
Sunflower Cty Cons School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Sunflower Cty Cons School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,675 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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