Summary:
Richton School District is served by a single elementary school — Richton Elementary School — which educates 305 students in grades K–6 in the small town of Richton, Mississippi. Because it is the district's only elementary school, the school's data mirrors the district's performance, and the district currently ranks 62nd out of 134 Mississippi districts. The school has shown dramatic improvement over the past year, raising its overall proficiency average from 44.5% to 52.3%, nearly closing the gap with the state average, which remained essentially flat.
Upper-grade math is a standout strength. In the 2025–2026 school year, 5th grade math proficiency reached 75.0% and 6th grade math reached 76.3%, both well above state averages of 49.6% and 52.7%, respectively. The 5th grade cohort showed extraordinary gains across all subjects, improving math and science by over 33 percentage points each. Chronic absenteeism is another notable bright spot: at just 11.6%, it is less than half the state rate of 23.9%, despite nearly two-thirds of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. The school earned a 3-star rating and ranks 180th out of 377 schools statewide, placing it in the 52nd percentile.
However, the data also reveals clear areas of concern. Fourth grade math dropped dramatically from 52.7% to 26.3%, now sitting 25.2 points below the state average. Sixth grade ELA is also weak at 31.6%, well below the state's 48.0%. These inconsistencies suggest that while the school is building momentum, targeted support is needed in specific grades and subjects to sustain improvement. Overall, Richton Elementary School is a solid mid-tier school with strong attendance, impressive math performance in upper grades, and meaningful one-year gains that parents should find encouraging.
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