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Hickory Flat Att Center

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Hickory Flat Att Center ranks 143 rd of 377 Mississippi alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

143^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 377 Mississippi Alternative Schools

Better than 62% of Mississippi alternative schools

Summary

Hickory Flat Att Center is a K-12 alternative school in Hickory Flat, Mississippi, serving 435 students in the Benton County School District. The school serves a highly economically disadvantaged population — 100% of students qualify for free/reduced-price lunch — yet maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio of 9.5, suggesting small classes and individualized attention. Its latest graduation rate is an impressive 97.3%, well above the state average of 89.2% and higher than most nearby schools, including Ingomar Attendance Center (87.2%) and West Union Attendance Center (85.0%).

Academically, Hickory Flat shows clear strengths in math and science. The school outperforms the state in Algebra I (79.1% vs. 66.0%), 7th-grade math (72.7% vs. 57.7%), and 8th-grade math (74.1% vs. 51.4%), and it beats its own district by wide margins in several subjects — Algebra I proficiency is 79.1% at the school versus 48.4% district-wide. Results are mixed compared with nearby Union County schools, which generally post higher proficiency rates, but Hickory Flat does outperform Blue Mountain High School in several key subjects. Literacy is a weaker area, particularly 8th-grade English language arts at just 29.6% proficiency, far below the state average.

The school's biggest challenge is chronic absenteeism at 24.4%, higher than every nearby school and slightly above the state average of 23.9%. Attendance issues may be undermining test performance, especially in the grades where achievement lags. As a smaller school, Hickory Flat's metrics can also swing noticeably from year to year — the graduation rate has ranged from 81.8% to 97.3% in recent years — so parents should be cautious about overinterpreting single-year changes. Despite these challenges, the school's strong graduation rate and math performance suggest that its small class sizes and targeted supports are helping students succeed in the face of significant economic hardship.

435

Students ?

9.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,231

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

26 Rebel Dr.
Hickory Flat, MS 38633

(662) 333-7731

District: Benton County School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.2%

African American:

11.0%

Two or more races:

4.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 34th percentile in 2024 → 67th in 2026

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Mississippi average (89%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 67th (2026) from a 34th-percentile low (2024)

✓Above the Mississippi median (62nd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school57%

District avg47%

Mississippi avg53%

Elementary school

143^rd of 377

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Top 38%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From top 30% (2016) to top 38% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

63^rd of 263

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 33 pts since 2016

From bottom 43% (2016) to top 24% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

74^th of 224

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 33%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

64^th of 133Benton County 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	61.8	143 of 377	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.4	143 of 380	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	38.1	250 of 380	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.8	232 of 358	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.4	196 of 355	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	67.1	116 of 352	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.5	116 of 354	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.4	116 of 351	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	74.2	90 of 406	77.8%	★★★★☆
2016	67.7	118 of 394	70.1%	★★★★☆
2015	62.3	136 of 402	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	60.9	158 of 394	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.4	128 of 408	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	43.9	241 of 414	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	45.7	240 of 418	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	39.0	267 of 403	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	39.3	257 of 392	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	42.4	248 of 394	37.1%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	73.7	63 of 263	76.0%	★★★★☆
2025	62.3	99 of 265	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.2	106 of 259	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.6	78 of 228	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.7	77 of 233	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	79.4	46 of 229	79.9%	★★★★☆
2019	58.6	103 of 223	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	36.3	149 of 211	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	60.6	101 of 272	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	43.2	148 of 260	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	63.7	79 of 266	70.3%	★★★★☆
2014	69.2	68 of 264	74.2%	★★★★☆
2013	67.8	84 of 269	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	56.2	119 of 270	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	47.1	157 of 264	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	47.2	146 of 255	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	47.5	139 of 247	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	56.1	121 of 244	50.4%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	67.0	74 of 224	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.7	97 of 232	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.6	58 of 228	74.6%	★★★★☆
2023	79.1	35 of 223	84.3%	★★★★☆
2022	67.3	66 of 223	70.4%	★★★★☆
2021	66.6	71 of 224	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.5	90 of 221	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.4	73 of 214	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	90.8	4 of 237	98.3%	★★★★★
2016	64.4	72 of 231	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	46.4	104 of 226	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	72.9	41 of 236	82.6%	★★★★☆
2013	77.5	37 of 238	84.5%	★★★★☆
2012	60.4	92 of 241	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	28.8	191 of 244	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	36.6	163 of 235	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	23.8	189 of 235	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	23.2	191 of 235	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	63.5	87 of 232	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	73.7	29 of 232	87.5%	★★★★☆
2005	52.8	124 of 232	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2004	74.9	23 of 232	90.1%	★★★★★

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I79%+13 vs state

Science70%+5 vs state

Biology66%+3 vs state

Mathematics55%+3 vs state

English Language Arts54%+7 vs state

English II53%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)						MAAP Mathematics (2026)						MAAP Algebra I (2026)	MAAP English II (2026)	MAAP Science (2026)		MAAP Biology (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	Total
Hickory Flat Att Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	26 Rebel Dr.	Hickory Flat	38633	Benton County	Benton County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 333-7731	435	46	9.5		362 (83.2%)	48 (11.0%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.1%)								(n/a)	67.4	43.6	62.0	62.5	48.4	29.6	50.0	46.2	31.0	57.5	72.7	74.1	79.1	53.3	79.3	59.2	65.7	$14,231
Myrtle Attendance Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1008 Hawk Avenue	Myrtle	38650	Union County	Union County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 988-2416	698	46	15.0	73.2%	552 (79.1%)	100 (14.3%)	18 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.9%)								(n/a)	83.0	59.2	61.7	66.7	32.7	52.9	68.1	71.4	74.4	69.7	78.1	69.8	86.7	68.1	87.2	71.7	87.6	$10,062
Blue Mountain High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	408 W. Mill Street	Blue Mountain	38610	Tippah County	South Tippah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 685-4706	295	32	9.3	92.2%	129 (43.7%)	74 (25.1%)	44 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (16.3%)								(n/a)	38.9	56.3	65.0	41.6	26.6	46.7	55.5	75.0	50.0	41.7	73.4	66.6	36.8	77.2	85.0	60.0	72.8	$14,101
West Union Attendance Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1610 St Hwy 30 West	Myrtle	38650	Union County	Union County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 534-4982	660	45	14.5	57.6%	629 (95.3%)	15 (2.3%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.2%)								(n/a)	71.7	79.1	72.8	66.0	51.2	60.0	80.3	74.4	75.0	73.6	87.8	75.5	97.2	65.8	79.6	71.1	84.6	$9,372
New Albany/S.Tippah/Union County Alt	Public, Alternative	1-12	915 Denmill Road	New Albany	38652	Union County	New Albany Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(662) 538-4100	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ingomar Attendance Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1384 Cr 101	New Albany	38652	Union County	Union County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 534-5463	678	47	14.5	50.0%	518 (76.4%)	54 (8.0%)	35 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (10.5%)								(n/a)	73.8	69.6	75.0	84.1	52.2	53.9	69.0	67.8	91.7	86.4	76.1	67.3	82.8	42.9	83.4	78.8	81.1	$10,146
Alternative Learning School	Public, Alternative	1-12	122 S. Spring St.	Holly Springs	38659	Marshall County	Marshall County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 252-4271	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Hickory Flat Att Center

Is Hickory Flat Att Center a good school?

Hickory Flat Att Center ranks 143^rd of 377 Mississippi alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Hickory Flat Att Center?

Students at Hickory Flat Att Center are 83% White, 11% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Hickory Flat Att Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 435 students attended Hickory Flat Att Center.

What district is Hickory Flat Att Center in?

Benton County School District

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2024–25 attendance dataNewOct 6, 2026

2025–26 MAAP test scoresAug 21, 2026

2023–24 school spending dataSep 26, 2025

2023–24 through 2024–25 attendance data & graduation ratesSep 26, 2025

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