Serving 436 students in grades 7-12, Water Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Water Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Water Valley High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Water Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Water Valley High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Water Valley High School?
436 students attend Water Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Water Valley High School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Water Valley High School?
Water Valley High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Water Valley High School offer ?
Water Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Water Valley High School part of?
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