For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,041 students in Water Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Water Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% 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
1,041 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Water Valley 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
455 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
43%
47%
# White Students
518 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
50%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
78
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
109
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
83
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
73
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
74
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
79
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
73
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
67
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
78
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
74
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
82
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
62
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
64
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
25
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,022 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,424 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,022
$12,143
Spending / Student
$14,424
$12,013
Best Water Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Water Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Markette Street
Water Valley, MS 38965
(662) 473-2468
Water Valley, MS 38965
(662) 473-2468
Grades: 7-12
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Davidson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 Goode Street
Water Valley, MS 38965
(662) 473-1110
Water Valley, MS 38965
(662) 473-1110
Grades: PK-6
| 605 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Water Valley School District?
Water Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,041 students.
What is the rank of Water Valley School District?
Water Valley School District is ranked #62 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 Water Valley School District?
50% of Water Valley School District students are White, 43% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Water Valley School District?
Water Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Water Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,424 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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