For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 891 students in Wilkinson Co 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 Wilkinson Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (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
5 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
891 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Wilkinson Co 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 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
55%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
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
870 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
98%
47%
# White Students
7 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
3 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
16
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
59
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
58
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
71
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
55
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
45
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
76
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
74
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
51
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
95
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
85
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
73
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
47
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
49
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
37
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,637 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,079 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,637
$12,143
Spending / Student
$15,079
$12,013
Best Wilkinson Co School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilkinson County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
522 Pond Pinckneyville Pond Ro
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4228
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4228
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Finch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1125 South Crosby Street
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-5081
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-5081
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Wilkinson County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
522 Pond Pinckneyville
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4331
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4331
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #44.
William Winans Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
166 East Cherokee
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-0008
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-0008
Grades: 6-8
| 225 students
Rank: n/an/a
Martin L King Career Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1106 Highway 24 East, Post Off
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4394
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4394
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilkinson Co School District?
Wilkinson Co School District manages 5 public schools serving 891 students.
What is the rank of Wilkinson Co School District?
Wilkinson Co School District is ranked #142 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 Wilkinson Co School District?
98% of Wilkinson Co School District students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilkinson Co School District?
Wilkinson Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Wilkinson Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,079 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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