South Delta School District
School District · Rolling Fork, Mississippi
Avg Rating
3.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,904
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Avg Rating
3.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,904
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Evaluating South Delta School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge South Delta School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
South Delta High School
Rolling Fork · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Delta Elementary School
Rolling Fork · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Delta Middle School
Anguilla · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#136 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.5
below Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,904
+$4,292 vs Mississippi median
District size
535 students
Smaller than Mississippi median
The short answer
South Delta School District ranks #136 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. South Delta School District's schools with real test data average 3.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Delta High School (5.0/10), South Delta Elementary School (3.3/10), and South Delta Middle School (3.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +32.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among South Delta School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in South Delta School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Delta High School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 2 | South Delta Elementary School | 3.3 / 10 |
| 3 | South Delta Middle School | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 3.9/10, South Delta School District has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Delta High School, which has a composite score of 5.0/10.
In standardized testing, South Delta School District students show an average math proficiency of 35.5% and ELA proficiency of 28.4%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in South Delta School District with test data.
Schools in South Delta School District
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- 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 3.9/10. 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 High School is the highest-rated school in South Delta School District with a composite score of 5.0/10.
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 35.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.4%. 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 3.9/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 3.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.4%
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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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