Water Valley School District
School District · Water Valley, Mississippi
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,907
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,907
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Water Valley School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Water Valley School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Water Valley High School
Water Valley · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Davidson Elementary School
Water Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#88 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,907
$1,705 vs Mississippi median
District size
1,024 students
Smaller than Mississippi median
STAAR proficiency rose +11.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Water Valley School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Water Valley School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water Valley High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Davidson Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Water Valley School District
Water Valley School District is a Water Valley, Mississippi school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,024 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $10,907 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Water Valley School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Water Valley High School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Water Valley School District students show an average math proficiency of 44.0% and ELA proficiency of 40.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Water Valley School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Water Valley School District with test data.
Schools in Water Valley School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Water Valley
- Total Enrollment
- 1,024
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Water Valley School District?
Water Valley School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Water Valley School District?
The average composite rating for Water Valley 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 Water Valley School District?
Water Valley School District spends $10,907 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Water Valley School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Water Valley School District is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Water Valley School District?
Water Valley High School is the highest-rated school in Water Valley School District with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Water Valley School District?
Across schools in Water Valley School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.3%
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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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