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West Bolivar High School

Public Grades 7-12

225^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 3% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

West Bolivar High School is a public high school located in Rosedale, Mississippi, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 238 students. The school is part of the West Bolivar Consolidated School District, which is ranked 123 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Bolivar High School consistently underperforms compared to the state and its own district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in core subjects significantly lower than the state and district averages. The school has also had relatively low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 79.1% to 89.4% over the past few years, which are below the state average. Additionally, West Bolivar High School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 23.9% to 50.8% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school serves a population facing significant economic challenges, with 100% of the students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

When comparing West Bolivar High School to the nearby Cleveland Central High School and Northside High School, it becomes evident that West Bolivar lags behind in academic performance, graduation rates, and other key metrics. For instance, in the 2024-2025 school year, Cleveland Central and Northside High Schools outperformed West Bolivar High School in subjects like Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. West Bolivar High School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in Mississippi, with its statewide ranking ranging from 184 to 225 out of 232 high schools over the past few years, suggesting that the school has struggled to make significant improvements in student outcomes over time.

227

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,843

Per pupil spending ?

98.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1213 South Main
Rosedale, MS 38769

(662) 759-3743

District: West Bolivar Consolidated School District

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.2%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Hispanic:

1.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 6th percentile in 2021 → 3rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (20% vs 54% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (3rd percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Mississippi average (70% vs 89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school20%

District avg27%

Mississippi avg54%

Middle school

217^th of 266

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Bottom 18%▲ up 16 pts since 2021

From bottom 3% (2021) to bottom 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

225^th of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Bottom 3%▼ down 3 pts since 2021

From bottom 6% (2021) to bottom 3% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2High Schools in the West Bolivar Consolidated School District

123^rd of 130West Bolivar Consolidated School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	19.5	217 of 266	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	8.7	249 of 264	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	5.0	243 of 243	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	6.3	252 of 257	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	6.7	250 of 257	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	5.0	225 of 232	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	21.9	184 of 228	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	8.4	218 of 226	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	5.0	224 of 228	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	9.8	217 of 231	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

U.S. History156%-13 vs state

Biology51%-11 vs state

Science46%-8 vs state

Algebra I26%-42 vs state

Mathematics23%-29 vs state

English Language Arts22%-18 vs state

English II16%-34 vs state

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Schools Near West Bolivar High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)		MAAP Mathematics (2025)		MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP English II (2025)	MAAP Science (2025)	MAAP Biology (2025)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
West Bolivar High School	Public	7-12	1213 South Main	Rosedale	38769	Bolivar County	West Bolivar Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 759-3743	227	21	10.6	98.7%	3 (1.3%)	207 (91.2%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.7%)	5	225^th of 232 public high schools	3.0%		21.9	184^th of 228 public high schools	19.3%	41	20.0	23.1	22.5	23.1	25.6	15.9	46.2	51.1	56.4	$17,843
Joe Barnes Vocational Center	Public	9-12	505 Bradford Street	Rosedale	38769	Bolivar County	West Bolivar Consolidated School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 759-3791	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Northside High School	Public	7-12	1305 Martin Luther King Drive	Shelby	38774	Bolivar County	North Bolivar Consolidated	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 398-2372	370	30	12.3	100.0%	1 (0.3%)	341 (92.2%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.9%)	43	137^th of 232 public high schools	40.9%		19.4	190^th of 228 public high schools	16.7%	53	21.0	12.0	24.6	19.7	58.1	44.4	28.4	53.9	49.1	$15,993
Cleveland Central High School	Public	9-12	300 W. Sunflower St	Cleveland	38732	Bolivar County	Cleveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 843-2460	799	45	17.7	99.9%	85 (10.6%)	574 (71.8%)	36 (4.5%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	94 (11.8%)	25.8	166^th of 232 public high schools	28.4%		19.7	189^th of 228 public high schools	17.1%	23					45.9	38.0		45.1	51.1	$14,369
Cleveland Vocational Technical Complex	Public	8-12	601 Third Street	Cleveland	38732	Bolivar County	Cleveland School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 843-8818	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Alternative School	Public	5-12	601 Third Street	Cleveland	38732	Bolivar County	Cleveland School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 846-6478	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about West Bolivar High School

What is the racial makeup of West Bolivar High School?

Students at West Bolivar High School are 91% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% White.

How many students attend West Bolivar High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 227 students attended West Bolivar High School.

Is West Bolivar High School a good school?

West Bolivar High School ranks in the bottom 3.0% of Mississippi high schools.

What district is West Bolivar High School in?

West Bolivar Consolidated School District

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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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