Water Valley School District
School District · Water Valley, Mississippi
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,024
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,024
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#46 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above 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 | Davidson Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Water Valley High School | 6.3 / 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. District-level spending was $10,907 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Water Valley School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Davidson Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Water Valley School District students show an average math proficiency of 44.6% and ELA proficiency of 39.6%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Water Valley
- Total Enrollment
- 1,024
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- District spending per student
- $10,907NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.8/10. 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 Water Valley School District?
Water Valley School District's district-level spending was $10,907 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 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?
Davidson Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Water Valley School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.
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 44.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.6%. 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.6%
How we rate schools
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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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