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West Bolivar Cons School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 938 students in West Bolivar Cons School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in West Bolivar Cons School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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
4 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
938 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
West Bolivar 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 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
55%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
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
11 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
893 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
95%
47%
# White Students
19 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
2%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
62
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
63
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
63
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
52
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
74
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
84
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
63
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
75
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
103
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
67
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
59
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
74
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
21
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,364 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,028 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 50% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,364
$12,143
Spending / Student
$20,028
$12,013
Best West Bolivar Cons School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Bolivar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1213 South Main, Po Box 159
Rosedale, MS 38769
(662) 759-3743
Rosedale, MS 38769
(662) 759-3743
Grades: 7-12
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
West Bolivar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1212 South Main Street, Po Box
Rosedale, MS 38769
(662) 759-3823
Rosedale, MS 38769
(662) 759-3823
Grades: K-6
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Mcevans School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Hwy 61 North, Po Box 510
Shaw, MS 38773
(662) 754-6109
Shaw, MS 38773
(662) 754-6109
Grades: K-12
| 444 students
Rank: n/an/a
Joe Barnes Vocational Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
505 Bradford Street, Post Offi
Rosedale, MS 38769
(662) 759-3791
Rosedale, MS 38769
(662) 759-3791
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Bolivar Cons School District?
West Bolivar Cons School District manages 4 public schools serving 938 students.
What is the rank of West Bolivar Cons School District?
West Bolivar Cons School District is ranked #146 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Bolivar Cons School District?
95% of West Bolivar Cons School District students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Bolivar Cons School District?
West Bolivar Cons School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is West Bolivar Cons School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,028 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 50% over four school years.
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