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Water Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 997 students in Water Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Water Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
997 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Water Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
22%
45%
% White
13%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
62%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,509 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,060 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,509
$12,408
Spending / Student
$15,060
$12,276
Best Water Valley School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Water Valley High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Markette Street
Water Valley, MS 38965
(662) 473-2468
Water Valley, MS 38965
(662) 473-2468
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 Goode Street
Water Valley, MS 38965
(662) 473-1110
Water Valley, MS 38965
(662) 473-1110
Gr: PK-6 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Water Valley School District?
Water Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 997 students.
What is the rank of Water Valley School District?
Water Valley School District is ranked #66 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Water Valley School District?
62% of Water Valley School District students are Two or more races, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Water Valley School District?
Water Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Water Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,060 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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