Sunflower Cty Cons School District
School District · Indianola, Mississippi
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,163
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,163
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Evaluating Sunflower Cty Cons School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sunflower Cty Cons 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.
A W James Elementary School
Drew · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lockard Elementary School
Indianola · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ruleville Middle School
Ruleville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#23 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,163
+$1,551 vs Mississippi median
District size
2,863 students
Larger than Mississippi median
The short answer
Sunflower Cty Cons School District ranks #23 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Sunflower Cty Cons School District's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are A W James Elementary School (8.8/10), Lockard Elementary School (8.7/10), and Ruleville Middle School (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +33.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Sunflower Cty Cons School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Sunflower Cty Cons School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A W James Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Lockard Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Ruleville Middle School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Carver Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Robert L Merritt Junior High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Drew Hunter Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Ruleville Central Elem School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Gentry High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Moorhead Central School | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.5/10, Sunflower Cty Cons School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
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 23.6% and ELA proficiency of 22.0%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Sunflower Cty Cons School District with test data.
Schools in Sunflower Cty Cons School District
11 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- 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 7.5/10. 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 23.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 22.0%. 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 7.5/10 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 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
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 22.0%
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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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