Summary:
ZIP code 39629 in Bogue Chitto, Mississippi, is served by a single school—Bogue Chitto School—which covers all grades from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade as part of the Lincoln County School District. With 747 students and a 68.14% free or reduced-price lunch rate, this PK–12 campus functions as the educational hub for the entire community. Despite being classified as an "Alternative" school, it operates as a full-spectrum school with a student–teacher ratio of 15.2, a graduation rate of 87.3%, and chronic absenteeism of 18.0%—better than the state average of 23.9%.
Bogue Chitto School shows notable strengths in several areas. Sixth graders posted 73.7% proficiency in both English Language Arts and Mathematics in 2025–2026, far outpacing state averages of 48.0% and 52.7%, respectively. Algebra I End-of-Course results were exceptional at 82.7% proficiency, holding steady from 84.1% the prior year and well above the district's 57.4%. Eighth grade science also exceeded state averages at 63.9%, and U.S. History proficiency was a strong 78% in 2024–2025. These results are especially impressive given that more than two-thirds of students come from low-income households.
However, the school faces significant challenges in early elementary math and high school English. Third grade math proficiency plummeted from 66.7% to 30.1%, and fourth grade math fell from 64.7% to 30.2%—both roughly 20 points below state averages. English II proficiency also dropped sharply to 36.4% in 2025–2026, well below the state's 49.3%, which is worth monitoring since it's a graduation-required subject. While sixth grade posted dramatic year-over-year gains, early-grade math requires targeted intervention. Overall, Bogue Chitto School offers strong middle school academics and exceptional Algebra I preparation, but families should be aware of the wide performance gaps across grade levels and subjects.
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