Tunica County School District

The Tunica County School District in Mississippi operates 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 69 out of 130 school districts in the state and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Among the schools, Dundee Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 173 out of 390 Mississippi elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Dundee significantly outperformed the district and state averages on MAAP assessments, particularly in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, the other schools in the district struggled to meet state averages on these standardized tests. Rosa Fort High School did outperform the district and state on MAAP End of Course exams in Algebra I and U.S. History.

The Tunica County School District faces significant challenges, with all schools having 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. While student-teacher ratios are relatively low, the district's overall academic performance lags behind the state, with concerning trends of declining statewide rankings over the past few years. However, the success of Dundee Elementary School suggests that there may be opportunities to identify and replicate effective practices within the district to improve educational outcomes for all students in Tunica County.