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6.1avg / 10

Stone Co School Dist School District

School District · Wiggins, Mississippi

Students: 2,530
Teachers (FTE): 177

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,530

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.3:1

How this district compares

Mississippi rank

#94 of 138

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Mississippi avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,135

$2,477 vs Mississippi median

District size

2,530 students

Larger than Mississippi median

The short answer

Stone Co School Dist ranks #94 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Stone Co School Dist's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Stone Middle School (7.1/10), Stone High School (6.3/10), and Perkinston Elementary School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Stone High School

STAAR proficiency rose +11.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Stone Co School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Stone Co School Dist

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Stone Middle School7.1 / 10
2Stone High School6.3 / 10
3Perkinston Elementary School5.9 / 10
4Stone Elementary School5.0 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Stone Co School Dist

Stone Co School Dist is a Wiggins, Mississippi school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 2,530 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. District-level spending was $10,135 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Stone Co School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.

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

In standardized testing, Stone Co School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 59.0% and ELA proficiency of 54.4%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Stone Co School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency59.0%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency54.4%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Stone Co School Dist with test data.

Schools in Stone Co School Dist

4 schools

District Details

State
Mississippi
City
Wiggins
Total Enrollment
2,530
Teachers (FTE)
177
District spending per student
$10,135NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Stone Co School Dist?

Stone Co School Dist has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Stone Co School Dist?

The average composite rating for Stone Co School Dist is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Stone Co School Dist?

Stone Co School Dist's district-level spending was $10,135 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Stone Co School Dist?

The average student-teacher ratio in Stone Co School Dist is 14.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Stone Co School Dist?

Stone Middle School is the highest-rated school in Stone Co School Dist with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in Stone Co School Dist?

Across schools in Stone Co School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Stone Co School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?

Stone Co School Dist has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 4 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
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
59.0%
ELA Proficiency
54.4%

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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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