Summary:
Zip code 39169 is served by just one elementary school, S.V. Marshall Elementary School, located in Lexington, Mississippi, which enrolls 214 students in grades PK through 5 and operates within the Holmes County Consolidated school district. This school serves a community facing significant economic challenges, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch and a chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1%, well above the state average of 23.9%. Despite these obstacles, S.V. Marshall stands out in a few important ways within its district context.
Academically, S.V. Marshall's greatest strength is 5th-grade science, where 74% of students scored proficient in 2025–2026, exceeding the state average of 71.5% and far surpassing its district rate of 60.4%. The school also outperformed its district in most subjects, including 5th-grade ELA (37% vs. 33.1%) and 4th-grade math (47.6% vs. 39.5%). Year-over-year gains were notable in 5th-grade math, which jumped from 20% to 37% proficiency, and 4th-grade math rose from 40.7% to 47.6%. However, 3rd-grade math dropped sharply from 45% to 24.2%, and overall proficiency in ELA and math remains below state averages. For example, 3rd-grade ELA proficiency is 24.2% compared to 48.5% statewide.
The school's student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1 is a positive structural factor, offering smaller class sizes that could be leveraged for targeted support. S.V. Marshall is ranked 293rd out of 377 elementary schools statewide (22nd percentile), while its district, Holmes County Consolidated, ranks 116th out of 134 districts. For parents, the picture is mixed: the school faces real challenges tied to poverty and absenteeism, but its consistent science success and recent math improvements show potential for growth. Families considering this school should be aware of both the academic gaps and the bright spots that make S.V. Marshall a school worth watching.
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