Summary:
The South Delta School District in Mississippi has only one high school, South Delta High School, which has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Mississippi high schools over the past 3 school years. The school's performance is rated 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing well below average compared to other schools in the state.
South Delta High School has a 89.4% four-year graduation rate, which is slightly below the state average, and a concerning 23.9% chronic absenteeism rate, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores are also significantly below the state average in all subject areas, including Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 10.8% of students were proficient or better in MAAP/English II, compared to the state average of 49.5%.
Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.8, which is better than the state average, South Delta High School faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with a 100% free and reduced lunch rate indicating a high level of poverty among its student population. Addressing these root causes, such as improving academic support, addressing chronic absenteeism, and providing additional resources for students from low-income backgrounds, will be crucial for improving student outcomes at South Delta High School.
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