Richton School District

The Richton School District in Mississippi operates two schools: Richton Elementary School and Richton High School. Both schools face challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and academic performance that is generally below the state average, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. However, the district's relatively low student-teacher ratios may be a strength that could be leveraged to support student learning and achievement.

Richton Elementary School has a chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% in 2022-2023, which is above the state average. Its test scores are generally below the Mississippi average, with only a few grade levels and subjects meeting or exceeding the state standards. The school has a high free and reduced lunch rate of 66.56%, indicating a high-need student population. In contrast, Richton High School has a graduation rate of 89.4% in 2022-2023, which is a relative strength. However, its test scores are mixed, with some subjects and grade levels performing above the state average (e.g., Algebra I, U.S. History) and others below (e.g., English II, Biology).

Both Richton Elementary School and Richton High School have relatively low student-teacher ratios of 11.3 and 10.6, respectively, which could be beneficial for student learning. However, the high chronic absenteeism rates and uneven academic performance across the district suggest that the Richton School District faces significant challenges in supporting student success.