Summary:
The city of Belzoni, Mississippi is home to three public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Humphreys County High School, O.M. McNair Middle School, and Ida Greene Elementary School. Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture, as these schools appear to be consistently underperforming compared to state averages across key metrics like test scores and school rankings.
None of the three Belzoni schools stand out as high-performing, with all three earning low ratings from SchoolDigger. Humphreys County High School ranks 203 out of 228 Mississippi high schools, while O.M. McNair Middle School and Ida Greene Elementary School rank 253 out of 264 and 386 out of 390 in their respective categories. Proficiency rates on state assessments are alarmingly low across all three schools, with the highest being just 50.8% in 5th grade Science at O.M. McNair Middle School.
Further compounding the challenges faced by these schools is the high poverty level, with 100% of students across all three schools qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The racial makeup of the schools is also predominantly African American, ranging from 96.49% to 97.88%, suggesting the need to examine equity and opportunity gaps that may be contributing to the poor academic performance. While the Humphreys County School District spends between $7,887 and $10,850 per student, this investment does not appear to be translating into better outcomes for the students in Belzoni.
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