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West Jasper Consolidated Schools 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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,411 students in West Jasper Consolidated Schools 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 West Jasper Consolidated Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% 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
1,411 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
West Jasper Consolidated Schools 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
828 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
59%
47%
# White Students
520 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
37%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
118
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
104
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
97
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
111
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
102
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
98
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
121
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
117
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
91
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
96
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
102
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
22
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,888 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,312 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,888
$12,143
Spending / Student
$11,312
$12,013
Best West Jasper Consolidated Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stringer Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
122 County Road 17
Stringer, MS 39481
(601) 428-5508
Stringer, MS 39481
(601) 428-5508
Grades: PK-12
| 584 students
Rank: #22.
Bay Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Hwy 18
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8520
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8520
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Bay Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 Hwy 18
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8510
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8510
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #44.
Bay Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Hwy 18 East
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8530
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8530
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Jasper Consolidated Schools School District?
West Jasper Consolidated Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,411 students.
What is the rank of West Jasper Consolidated Schools School District?
West Jasper Consolidated Schools School District is ranked #52 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. 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 West Jasper Consolidated Schools School District?
59% of West Jasper Consolidated Schools School District students are Black, 37% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Jasper Consolidated Schools School District?
West Jasper Consolidated Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is West Jasper Consolidated Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,312 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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