Summary:
The Holmes County Consolidated School District in Mississippi is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the district as a whole struggles with low performance, chronic absenteeism, and high poverty, a few schools stand out as relatively stronger performers.
Durant Elementary School ranks the highest among the 4 schools at 262 out of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. It boasts the highest proficiency rates in 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts and Math, as well as the best 5th grade Science proficiency at 64.3%. Similarly, S V Marshall Elementary School outperforms the district and state averages in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade English Language Arts and Math, and has the highest 5th grade Science proficiency at 72.5%.
In contrast, William Dean Junior Elementary School and Goodman Pickens Elementary School lag behind, with all 4 schools performing significantly below state averages in core academic subjects. The district as a whole is ranked 113 out of 130 school districts in Mississippi and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger. Addressing the systemic challenges of high poverty, chronic absenteeism, and low academic performance will be critical to improving outcomes for students in the Holmes County Consolidated School District.
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