Summary:
The 39735 zip code area in Mississippi is home to two schools - Choctaw County High School and Ackerman Elementary, both part of the Choctaw County School District. While Choctaw County High School has more average performance, Ackerman Elementary stands out as an exceptional school, ranking 20th out of 390 Mississippi elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years.
Ackerman Elementary boasts impressive test scores, with 78.2% of 3rd graders, 92.5% of 4th graders, and 90.2% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. In math, 54.5% of 3rd graders, 73.2% of 4th graders, and 90.2% of 5th graders are proficient or better. The school's 5th grade science proficiency rate is an exceptional 94.2%, well above the state average of 71.2%. In contrast, Choctaw County High School has more average performance, with test scores generally at or slightly below the state averages, and its statewide ranking has declined from 83rd in 2021-2022 to 145th in 2023-2024.
Both schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with extremely high free/reduced lunch rates of 99.4% at Choctaw County High School and 99.38% at Ackerman Elementary. This suggests the student population faces significant economic hardships, which may impact learning and resource allocation. Additionally, the difference in per-student spending between the high school and elementary school ($3,868) is noteworthy and may contribute to the performance gap between the two institutions.
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