Holmes County Consolidated School District

The Holmes County Consolidated School District in Mississippi operates 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 120 out of 130 school districts in the state and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.

Among the standout schools in the district, S V Marshall Elementary School has the highest proficiency rates across multiple grade levels and subjects, including 71.9% proficient or better in 5th grade science, 51.2% proficient or better in 3rd grade math, and 40.5% proficient or better in 4th grade math. Goodman Pickens Elementary School also stands out with strong performance in 5th grade science, while Durant Elementary School has a notably high 5th grade science proficiency rate of 68.2%.

However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with schools performing well below the state averages in most subject areas and grade levels. The schools have a very high percentage of African American students, ranging from 95.92% to 99.57%, and all have 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the schools with the highest per-student spending tend to have the strongest academic performance, the district's overall low ranking and wide performance gaps compared to the state averages indicate that the Holmes County Consolidated School District faces significant hurdles in providing a high-quality education to its students.