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Water Valley High School

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Water Valley High School ranks 134 th of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

134^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 42% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Water Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 400 students in Water Valley, Mississippi. The school is part of the Water Valley School District, which is ranked 72 out of 130 districts in the state and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Water Valley High School has seen fluctuations in its four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.7% to 92.9%, these rates are generally higher than the state average but lower than nearby Oxford High School (89.4%) and Lafayette High School (89.4%). However, the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.5% to 23.9%, which is significantly higher than the nearby Oxford High School (23.9%) and Lafayette High School (23.9%). Water Valley High School's performance on standardized tests has been mixed, with the school outperforming the state in some subject areas but underperforming in others, suggesting a need for targeted academic interventions.

One notable finding is that Water Valley High School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.75% to 99.35% in recent years. This is significantly higher than the nearby Oxford High School (43.28%) and Lafayette High School (42.61%), indicating a higher concentration of economically disadvantaged students. The school's statewide ranking has also fluctuated significantly over the years, ranging from 37th to 151st out of Mississippi high schools, which suggests the need for a more consistent and sustained approach to school improvement.

398

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,927

Per pupil spending ?

69.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

550 Markette Street
Water Valley, MS 38965

(662) 473-2468

District: Water Valley School District

Feeder schools for Water Valley High School:

Elementary:

Davidson Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Two or more races:

62.1%

African American:

21.9%

White:

13.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 62nd percentile in 2015 → 42nd in 2025

Strengths

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Mississippi average (89%)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (46% vs 54% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 20 percentile points since 2015

!Biology scores 16 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg46%

Mississippi avg54%

Middle school

137^th of 266

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Bottom 48%▲ up 10 pts since 2015

From bottom 38% (2015) to bottom 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

134^th of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Bottom 42%▼ down 20 pts since 2015

From top 38% (2015) to bottom 42% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Mississippi High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

72^nd of 130Water Valley 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	49.4	137 of 266	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.8	147 of 264	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.3	160 of 243	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.1	121 of 257	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.2	107 of 257	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.2	170 of 264	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.9	149 of 252	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	67.6	83 of 272	69.5%	★★★★☆
2016	58.6	103 of 260	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	36.9	164 of 266	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	40.7	164 of 264	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	53.0	133 of 269	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	75.5	53 of 270	80.4%	★★★★☆
2011	66.0	88 of 264	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.8	108 of 255	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	72.9	57 of 247	76.9%	★★★★☆
2008	68.8	70 of 244	71.3%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	44.7	134 of 232	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.6	118 of 228	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	68.5	61 of 226	73.0%	★★★★☆
2022	62.4	85 of 228	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.2	118 of 231	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	75.4	37 of 233	84.1%	★★★★☆
2018	37.2	151 of 233	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	44.1	131 of 237	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	53.9	106 of 231	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	53.4	86 of 226	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	33.6	174 of 236	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	41.4	143 of 238	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	44.1	141 of 241	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	63.9	80 of 244	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	54.8	113 of 235	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	64.7	85 of 235	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	80.7	15 of 235	93.6%	★★★★★
2007	71.0	58 of 232	75.0%	★★★★☆
2006	70.7	49 of 232	78.9%	★★★★☆
2005	65.8	73 of 232	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2004	70.4	49 of 232	78.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I73%+6 vs state

U.S. History169%~ state avg

Mathematics54%+3 vs state

Biology46%-16 vs state

English II44%-5 vs state

Science40%-15 vs state

English Language Arts35%-4 vs state

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Schools Near Water Valley 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
Water Valley High School	Public	7-12	550 Markette Street	Water Valley	38965	Yalobusha County	Water Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 473-2468	398	37	10.7	69.8%	52 (13.1%)	87 (21.9%)	11 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	247 (62.1%)	44.7	134^th of 232 public high schools	42.2%		51.6	118^th of 228 public high schools	48.2%	16	32.0	38.4	54.9	53.4	73.1	44.0	39.7	46.0	68.8	$12,927
Coffeeville High School	Public	9-12	16900 Okahoma Street	Coffeeville	38922	Yalobusha County	Coffeeville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 675-8904	110	16	7.0	100.0%	8 (7.3%)	95 (86.4%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.5%)	80	42^nd of 232 public high schools	81.9%		9.3	212^th of 228 public high schools	7.0%	170					68.1	62.5		41.7	57.2	$18,888
Oxf/Laf School Of Applied Technical	Public	9-12	134 Hwy 7 South	Oxford	38655	Lafayette County	Lafayette County	No	No	No	No	(662) 234-9469	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lafayette High School	Public	9-12	160 Commodore Dr.	Oxford	38655	Lafayette County	Lafayette County	No	No	No	No	(662) 234-3614	855	69	12.3	46.1%	629 (73.6%)	185 (21.6%)	21 (2.5%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.8%)	65.4	86^th of 232 public high schools	62.9%		71.1	60^th of 228 public high schools	73.7%	26					80.5	51.0		73.3	77.0	$11,211
Oxford High School	Public	9-12	101 Charger Loop	Oxford	38655	Lafayette County	Oxford School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 234-1562	1,335	90	14.8	45.2%	659 (49.4%)	453 (33.9%)	129 (9.7%)	49 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (3.3%)	84	26^th of 232 public high schools	88.8%		73.5	54^th of 228 public high schools	76.3%	28					75.5	65.4		90.1	75.8	$12,596

Frequently Asked Questions about Water Valley High School

What is the racial makeup of Water Valley High School?

Students at Water Valley High School are 62% Two or more races, 22% African American, 13% White, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Water Valley High School in?

Water Valley School District

How many students attend Water Valley High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 398 students attended Water Valley High School.

Is Water Valley High School a good school?

Water Valley High School ranks 134^th of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Water Valley High School?

Water Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Davidson Elementary School

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