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6.0 avg / 10

South Delta School District

School District · Rolling Fork, Mississippi

Students: 535
Teachers (FTE): 50

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,904

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.7:1

How this district compares

Mississippi rank

#85 of 138

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Mississippi avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,904

+$4,292 vs Mississippi median

District size

535 students

Smaller than Mississippi median

About South Delta School District

South Delta School District is a Rolling Fork, Mississippi school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 535 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. The district invests $16,904 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, South Delta School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is South Delta Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.

In standardized testing, South Delta School District students show an average math proficiency of 26.8% and ELA proficiency of 19.3%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in South Delta School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 26.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 19.3%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in South Delta School District with test data.

Schools in South Delta School District

3 schools

District Details

City
Rolling Fork
Total Enrollment
535
Teachers (FTE)
50
Child Poverty Rate
0.5%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Delta School District?

South Delta School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for South Delta School District?

The average composite rating for South Delta School District is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in South Delta School District?

South Delta School District spends $16,904 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in South Delta School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in South Delta School District is 10.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in South Delta School District?

South Delta Middle School is the highest-rated school in South Delta School District with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in South Delta School District?

Across schools in South Delta School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 19.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does South Delta School District compare to other districts in Mississippi?

South Delta School District has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
26.8%
ELA Proficiency
19.3%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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