Serving 143 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Luther Branson School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 143 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Luther Branson School ranks within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Luther Branson School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Luther Branson School is ranked #69 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Luther Branson School?
143 students attend Luther Branson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Luther Branson School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luther Branson School?
Luther Branson School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Luther Branson School offer ?
Luther Branson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Luther Branson School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 143 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
