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Raleigh Elementary School

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Raleigh Elementary School ranks 210 th of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

210^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 377 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 44% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Raleigh Elementary School serves 649 students in grades PK through 6 in Raleigh, Mississippi, and is part of the Smith County School District, making it the largest elementary school among nearby comparison schools. About 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the student-teacher ratio is 16.6 to 1. One of the school's biggest strengths is attendance: only 11.3% of students were chronically absent in 2023–2024, far below the state average of 23.9% and better than nearby Magee Elementary School (31.6%), Bay Springs Elementary School (16.5%), and even Puckett Elementary (12.9%).

Academically, Raleigh shows clear strengths in upper-grade math and science. In 2025–2026, 67% of 6th graders scored proficient in math, well above the district (53.9%) and state (52.7%) averages. Fifth-grade science has been at or above the state average for four straight years, with 72.1% proficiency in 2025–2026. These results are especially notable given that the majority of students are economically disadvantaged. However, the school's overall state ranking has slipped from the 68th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 45th percentile in 2025–2026, and its 2-star rating now trails the district's 3-star rating.

The most urgent concern is a sharp decline in early-grade performance. Third-grade ELA proficiency fell from 67.5% in 2023–2024 to 35.4% in 2025–2026, while 3rd-grade math dropped from 77.0% to 39.1%. This creates a "reverse gap" where older students outperform younger ones. Compared with nearby schools, Raleigh is clearly ahead of Magee Elementary, roughly matching Bay Springs Elementary, and trailing Puckett Elementary by a wide margin. The higher student-teacher ratio (16.6 vs. 12.7 at Puckett) may be worth examining. The current 3rd-grade cohort will shape Raleigh's scores for years to come, making early literacy and numeracy the school's most pressing focus.

649

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,617

Per pupil spending ?

69%

Free/discounted lunch ?

201 White Oak Avenue
Raleigh, MS 39153

(601) 782-9507

District: Smith County School District

Students who attend Raleigh Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Raleigh High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.0%

African American:

21.7%

Hispanic:

1.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 59th percentile in 2016 → 44th in 2026

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2016

!English Language Arts scores 10 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg47%

Mississippi avg53%

210^th of 377

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Bottom 44%▼ down 15 pts since 2016

From top 41% (2016) to bottom 44% (2026)

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★★★★★

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

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	46.0	210 of 377	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	51.6	188 of 380	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.1	125 of 380	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.8	166 of 358	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.6	160 of 355	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.7	173 of 352	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.1	173 of 354	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.2	138 of 351	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.7	165 of 406	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.9	160 of 394	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	66.3	117 of 402	70.9%	★★★★☆
2014	56.7	181 of 394	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	54.7	186 of 408	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	65.8	139 of 414	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.5	177 of 418	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	56.1	175 of 403	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.8	157 of 392	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	48.6	218 of 394	44.7%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Science72%~ state avg

Mathematics51%~ state avg

English Language Arts41%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)				MAAP Mathematics (2026)				MAAP Science (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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Raleigh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	201 White Oak Avenue	Raleigh	39153	Smith County	Smith County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 782-9507	649	39	16.6	69.0%	487 (75.0%)	141 (21.7%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.4%)	46	210^th of 377 public elementary schools	44.3%		51.6	188^th of 380 public elementary schools	50.5%	22	35.4	40.6	44.3	44.3	39.1	50.0	48.1	67.0	72.1	$8,617
Mize Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	125 School Rd	Mize	39116	Smith County	Smith County School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(601) 733-2242	0																		(n/a)	56.1	38.6	56.8	42.9	63.2	50.9	47.7	51.8	81.8
Bay Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	510 Hwy 18	Bay Springs	39422	Jasper County	West Jasper School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 425-8520	370	25	14.8	96.8%	28 (7.6%)	322 (87.0%)	10 (2.7%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	42.6	220^th of 377 public elementary schools	41.6%		60.3	154^th of 380 public elementary schools	59.5%	66	41.1	38.7	56.6		46.4	14.5	56.6		73.6	$10,986
Taylorsville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	324 Hester Street	Taylorsville	39168	Smith County	Smith County School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(601) 785-2283	0																		(n/a)	20.0	20.0	27.3	14.7	36.7	37.2	24.2	23.5	57.6
Puckett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6382 Hwy 18	Puckett	39151	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 825-6140	351	28	12.7	43.6%	281 (80.1%)	52 (14.8%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	85.4	40^th of 377 public elementary schools	89.4%		83.7	49^th of 380 public elementary schools	87.1%	9	64.1	74.0	72.7	60.4	69.2	52.0	72.7	81.3	88.6	$12,282
Magee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1035 Goodwater Rd NW	Magee	39111	Simpson County	Simpson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 849-3601	525	31	17.0	92.0%	144 (27.4%)	317 (60.4%)	32 (6.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.9%)	21.4	318^th of 377 public elementary schools	15.6%		22.1	316^th of 380 public elementary schools	16.8%	2	27.1	26.7	36.2		41.9	33.8	37.6		53.6	$11,172

Frequently Asked Questions about Raleigh Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Raleigh Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Raleigh Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Raleigh High School

What is the racial makeup of Raleigh Elementary School?

Students at Raleigh Elementary School are 75% White, 22% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Raleigh Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 649 students attended Raleigh Elementary School.

What district is Raleigh Elementary School in?

Smith County School District

Is Raleigh Elementary School a good school?

Raleigh Elementary School ranks 210^th of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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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

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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