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6.7 avg / 10

Sunflower Cty Cons School District

School District · Indianola, Mississippi

Students: 2,863
Teachers (FTE): 243
Estimated Scores: 9%

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

11

5 elem, 4 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,163

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.8:1

How this district compares

Mississippi rank

#45 of 138

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Mississippi avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,163

+$1,551 vs Mississippi median

District size

2,863 students

Larger than Mississippi median

About Sunflower Cty Cons School District

Sunflower Cty Cons School District is a Indianola, Mississippi school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 2,863 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $14,163 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Sunflower Cty Cons School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is A W James Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Sunflower Cty Cons School District students show an average math proficiency of 32.1% and ELA proficiency of 27.5%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Sunflower Cty Cons School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 32.1%
School
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ELA Proficiency 27.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Sunflower Cty Cons School District with test data.

District Details

City
Indianola
Total Enrollment
2,863
Teachers (FTE)
243
Child Poverty Rate
0.4%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sunflower Cty Cons School District?

Sunflower Cty Cons School District has 11 schools in total — 5 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Sunflower Cty Cons School District?

The average composite rating for Sunflower Cty Cons School District is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Sunflower Cty Cons School District?

Sunflower Cty Cons School District spends $14,163 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sunflower Cty Cons School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sunflower Cty Cons School District is 11.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sunflower Cty Cons School District?

A W James Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Sunflower Cty Cons School District with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Sunflower Cty Cons School District?

Across schools in Sunflower Cty Cons School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Sunflower Cty Cons School District compare to other districts in Mississippi?

Sunflower Cty Cons School District has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 11 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
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
32.1%
ELA Proficiency
27.5%

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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