Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the 39631 zip code - William Winans Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school consistently ranks near the bottom of middle schools in Wilkinson County School District and the state of Mississippi, with very low proficiency rates on standardized tests.
William Winans Middle School is ranked 249 out of 266 middle schools in Mississippi for the 2024-2025 school year, with a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has had a ranking between 228-259 out of middle schools in the state over the past 3 school years, consistently performing in the bottom tier. Proficiency rates on the MAAP exams are extremely low compared to state averages, ranging from 13.7% to 23.5% in English and math across grades 6-8, far below the state averages of 37.3% to 55.5%.
The school has a 23.9% chronic absenteeism rate, which is quite high, and 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very high-poverty student population. The student-teacher ratio is 13:1, which is relatively low. Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the performance and environment at William Winans Middle School, suggesting significant challenges in providing a quality education to students.
Thank you for your feedback!