Wesson Attendance Center

1048 Grove Street
Wesson, MS 39191
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 858 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Wesson Attendance Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 858 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wesson Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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School Overview

Wesson Attendance Center's student population of 858 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
858 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wesson Attendance Center ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wesson Attendance Center is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#300 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wesson Attendance Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wesson Attendance Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wesson Attendance Center 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 2021-22 school year data.
67%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wesson Attendance Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
5%
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Black
15%
47%
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White
78%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wesson Attendance Center and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wesson Attendance Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wesson Attendance Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Wesson Attendance Center and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Wesson Attendance Center and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wesson Attendance Center 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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wesson Attendance Center's ranking?
Wesson Attendance Center is ranked #300 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Wesson Attendance Center often compared to?
Wesson Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Crystal Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wesson Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Wesson Attendance Center is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Wesson Attendance Center?
858 students attend Wesson Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Wesson Attendance Center students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wesson Attendance Center?
Wesson Attendance Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wesson Attendance Center offer ?
Wesson Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Wesson Attendance Center part of?
Wesson Attendance Center is part of Copiah Co School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 858 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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