Summary:
The Smith County School District in Mississippi operates 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 high school, and 2 alternative schools. The district as a whole is ranked 54 out of 130 school districts in the state and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the district, Mize Attendance Center, an alternative school, has impressive test scores, particularly in mathematics, with 84.4% of 8th graders proficient or better in MAAP Mathematics, compared to 56.5% for the district and 47.5% for the state. The school also had high proficiency rates in Algebra I (87.1%) and U.S. History (86.2%). However, Mize Attendance Center has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%. Meanwhile, Raleigh High School has a strong performance, ranking 76 out of 232 high schools in Mississippi and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2023-2024, with high proficiency rates in Algebra I (69.3%), Biology (63.9%), and U.S. History (69.6%).
Across the district, the schools face some common challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates (23.9%) and a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.38% at Mize Attendance Center to 88.52% at Taylorsville Attendance Center. These socioeconomic factors may be impacting student outcomes, and the district may need to focus on improving attendance and addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.
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