Best Public Schools in Baldwyn, MS

The city of Baldwyn, Mississippi is home to two schools: Baldwyn High School and Baldwyn Elementary School, both part of the Baldwyn School District. While Baldwyn High School has maintained a relatively high 4-year graduation rate and performed well in certain subject areas, both schools have struggled with lower-than-average proficiency rates, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Baldwyn High School is ranked 74th out of 228 Mississippi high schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating above-average performance compared to other schools in the state. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past three years, ranging from 74th to 135th. In contrast, Baldwyn Elementary School has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance, and its statewide ranking has ranged from 217th to 276th out of Mississippi elementary schools during the same period.

Both schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, both schools have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%, which is significantly higher than the state average and may be a contributing factor to their lower academic performance. While Baldwyn High School has shown some positive performance indicators, the overall data suggests that the Baldwyn School District faces a need for targeted interventions and instructional strategies to improve student learning and achievement across all grade levels.