Webb Preparatory School

600 S. Harvey Street
Greenville, MS 38701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 254 students in grades Kindergarten, Webb Preparatory School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 6-9%
  • : 6-9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Webb Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Webb Preparatory School's student population of 254 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 82% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
254 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Webb Preparatory School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
(15-16)
6-9%
31%
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(15-16)
6-9%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Webb Preparatory School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Webb Preparatory School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
1%
5%
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Black
95%
47%
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White
2%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Webb Preparatory School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Webb Preparatory School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Webb Preparatory School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% MS state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% MS state average).
How many students attend Webb Preparatory School?
254 students attend Webb Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Webb Preparatory School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Webb Preparatory School?
Webb Preparatory School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Webb Preparatory School offer ?
Webb Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Webb Preparatory School part of?
Webb Preparatory School is part of Greenville School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 6-9%
  • : 6-9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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