Williams-sullivan Middle School

14494 Highway 51
Durant, MS 39063
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Bottom 50%
Serving 249 students in grades 6-8, Williams-sullivan Middle 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 16% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Williams-sullivan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Williams-sullivan Middle School's student population of 249 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
249 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Williams-sullivan Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williams-sullivan Middle School is 0.04, 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)
#752 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Williams-sullivan Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Williams-sullivan Middle School 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.
19%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Williams-sullivan Middle 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 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Williams-sullivan Middle School 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
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Williams-sullivan Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Williams-sullivan Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
98%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Williams-sullivan Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Williams-sullivan Middle School 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
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Williams-sullivan Middle 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 Williams-sullivan Middle 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williams-sullivan Middle School's ranking?
Williams-sullivan Middle School is ranked #752 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Williams-sullivan Middle School?
249 students attend Williams-sullivan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Williams-sullivan Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williams-sullivan Middle School?
Williams-sullivan Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Williams-sullivan Middle School offer ?
Williams-sullivan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Williams-sullivan Middle School part of?
Williams-sullivan Middle School is part of Holmes County Consolidated School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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