High Schools in Water Valley School District


Summary:

The Water Valley School District in Mississippi contains a single high school, Water Valley High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its ranking ranging from 61 out of 226 Mississippi high schools in 2022-2023 to 118 out of 228 schools in 2023-2024.

Water Valley High School's academic performance is mixed, with some strengths, such as a higher-than-average proficiency rate in Algebra I, but generally lower test scores than the state average in other subjects. The school has a 89.4% four-year graduation rate, but also a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%. Additionally, a significant majority (64.75%) of the school's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite its challenges, Water Valley High School's relatively small size, with approximately 400 students, may provide opportunities for more personalized attention and support. However, the school's fluctuating performance and mixed academic results suggest that there is room for improvement in ensuring consistent and high-quality educational outcomes for all students.

District Detail

 544 Market Street
Water Valley, MS 38965

 (662) 473-2277

SchoolDigger Rank:
72nd of 130 Mississippi districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 997

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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