Yazoo City Municipal School Dist School District
School District · Yazoo City, Mississippi
Avg Rating
3.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,888
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
3.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,888
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Evaluating Yazoo City Municipal School Dist?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Yazoo City Municipal School Dist 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.
Mccoy Elementary School
Yazoo City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Yazoo City High School
Yazoo City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School
Yazoo City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#137 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.6
below Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,705
$907 vs Mississippi median
District size
1,888 students
Typical than Mississippi median
The short answer
Yazoo City Municipal School Dist ranks #137 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Yazoo City Municipal School Dist's schools with real test data average 3.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mccoy Elementary School (4.9/10), Yazoo City High School (4.1/10), and Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School (2.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +31.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Yazoo City Municipal School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Yazoo City Municipal School Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mccoy Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Yazoo City High School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School | 2.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Yazoo City Municipal School Dist
Yazoo City Municipal School Dist is a Yazoo City, Mississippi school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,888 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. District-level spending was $11,705 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 3.7/10, Yazoo City Municipal School Dist has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mccoy Elementary School, which has a composite score of 4.9/10.
In standardized testing, Yazoo City Municipal School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 18.5% and ELA proficiency of 16.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Yazoo City Municipal School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Yazoo City Municipal School Dist with test data.
Schools in Yazoo City Municipal School Dist
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Yazoo City
- Total Enrollment
- 1,888
- Teachers (FTE)
- 116
- District spending per student
- $11,705NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 36.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Yazoo City Municipal School Dist?
Yazoo City Municipal School Dist has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Yazoo City Municipal School Dist?
The average composite rating for Yazoo City Municipal School Dist is 3.7/10. 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 Yazoo City Municipal School Dist?
Yazoo City Municipal School Dist's district-level spending was $11,705 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 Yazoo City Municipal School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Yazoo City Municipal School Dist is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Yazoo City Municipal School Dist?
Mccoy Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Yazoo City Municipal School Dist with a composite score of 4.9/10.
What are the test scores in Yazoo City Municipal School Dist?
Across schools in Yazoo City Municipal School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 16.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Yazoo City Municipal School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Yazoo City Municipal School Dist has an average school rating of 3.7/10 across 3 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
- 3.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 18.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 16.2%
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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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