Summary:
The city of Greenville, Mississippi is home to 12 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area face significant challenges, with predominantly African American student populations and extremely high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating stark socioeconomic challenges.
Among the standout schools, O'Bannon Elementary School and Trigg Elementary School have shown relatively stronger performance, ranking in the top 50% of Mississippi elementary schools. In contrast, the middle schools, T.L. Weston Middle School and Coleman Middle School, struggle, with T.L. Weston being the relatively better-performing one. At the high school level, O'Bannon High School outperforms Greenville High School.
The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance across the schools in Greenville, with the majority of the schools, including the high schools, performing significantly below the state averages in core subjects. The higher-spending schools, such as O'Bannon Elementary and Trigg Elementary, tend to have better academic outcomes, suggesting a potential relationship between funding and performance. Addressing the socioeconomic challenges and strengthening the middle school curriculum and instruction could be crucial in improving the overall educational landscape in the Greenville Public Schools and Western Line School District.
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