Yazoo City Municipal School District

The Yazoo City Municipal School District operates three schools - Yazoo City High School, McCoy Elementary School, and Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School - that serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture, as all three schools are performing well below state averages across a variety of metrics.

Test scores are extremely low, with proficiency rates ranging from just 3.6% to 51.5% across the different schools and subject areas, compared to state averages of 39.7% to 71.2%. All three schools are ranked in the bottom 10-15% of schools in Mississippi, and each has the lowest possible 0-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population is overwhelmingly African American, with 97-99% of students coming from this demographic, and 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of poverty in the district.

The data suggests that the Yazoo City Municipal School District faces significant systemic challenges that are contributing to the poor academic outcomes. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, district-wide approach to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for the students. While the current situation is concerning, the district has an opportunity to implement strategic reforms that can turn these schools around and provide a brighter future for the community.