Western Line Schools

The Western Line School District in Mississippi operates four schools: two elementary schools and two high schools. The data reveals a stark contrast in performance between the schools, with Riverside High School standing out as a top-performing school in the state, while O'Bannon High School struggles with lower test scores and graduation rates.

Riverside High School is the district's standout, ranking 56th out of 232 Mississippi high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts the highest graduation rate in the district at 89.4%. In contrast, O'Bannon High School is in the bottom quarter of Mississippi high schools, with lower test scores and graduation rates.

Across the district, the schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.9% to 24.9%. Additionally, the majority of students come from low-income families, with 99.5% to 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While some schools, such as Riverside Elementary, demonstrate strong performance in English Language Arts, the data suggests opportunities for the district to learn from its high-performing schools and provide additional support to address the needs of its predominantly low-income student population.