Elementary Schools in West Point Consolidated School District

The West Point Consolidated School District in Mississippi includes four elementary schools — East Side Elementary School (PK–K), Church Hill Elementary School (1–2), South Side Elementary School (3–4), and West Clay Elementary School (PK–6) — serving roughly 1,078 students in a high-poverty area where 87–92% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Because Mississippi's MAAP testing begins in 3rd grade, only South Side and West Clay have test-based ratings, leaving the two early-grade schools without academic rankings.

West Clay Elementary School is the clear standout. It earned a 3-star rating and ranked at the 52nd percentile statewide in 2025–2026 — above the district's 45th-percentile standing. Its 5th grade proficiency rates far exceed state averages in ELA (72.8% vs. 55.8%), math (72.7% vs. 49.6%), and science (81.9% vs. 71.5%), and its 6th grade results are strong as well. West Clay also has the smallest enrollment (111 students) and the lowest student–teacher ratio (10.4:1). In contrast, South Side Elementary School is the most concerning tested school. Its state ranking has fallen from the 37th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 18th percentile in 2025–2026. Math proficiency is especially low — just 22.9% of 3rd graders and 31.4% of 4th graders were proficient recently, compared with state averages near 49–52%. The one bright spot is 4th grade ELA, which matches the state average at 50%.

Chronic absenteeism is a district-wide strength: rates range from 15.8% at East Side Elementary School to 19.0% at West Clay — far better than the district's 28.1% and the state's 23.9% averages, despite the high poverty levels. However, West Clay shows a "J-shaped" pattern where 3rd and 4th grade math proficiency is just 20% before jumping dramatically in grades 5 and 6. With such a small enrollment, cohort swings can shift scores by 30–50 percentage points, so single-year comparisons should be viewed cautiously. For parents, West Clay stands out academically in upper grades, South Side needs urgent attention in math, and the unranked early-grade schools are impossible to compare on test scores — though their strong attendance suggests positive school climates.