Louisville Municipal School District

The Louisville Municipal School District in Mississippi operates 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 2 alternative schools. The district serves a predominantly high-need student population, with all schools having a 100% free/reduced lunch rate.

Within the district, Nanih Waiya Attendance Center, an alternative school, stands out with the highest test scores across most grade levels and subjects compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Louisville High School has the lowest test scores among the high schools, ranking in the bottom half of Mississippi high schools, despite having the highest spending per student at $11,227.

The data also reveals stark differences in school performance, with the alternative schools consistently outperforming the traditional schools. This raises questions about equity and access to quality education, as the racial composition of the schools suggests a level of racial segregation. Additionally, the varying levels of spending per student and student-teacher ratios suggest that resources may not be equitably distributed across the schools, further exacerbating the disparities in academic achievement.