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#391 of 863 schools in MS
Top 45% in state
Baldwyn High School
High School · Baldwyn School District · Baldwyn, MS
A high school in Baldwyn, MS where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
512 NORTH FOURTH STREET, Baldwyn, MS 38824
- Math 44% vs MS 54% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs MS 46% (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Baldwyn High School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Baldwyn High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average460/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,753
Median home value
$94,300
Median rent
$598/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38824; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 609 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Baldwyn School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,962NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Baldwyn High School is listed in BALDWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baldwyn High School
Baldwyn High School is a public high school in Baldwyn, MS, part of Baldwyn School District, serving approximately 473 students in grades 5th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #391 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baldwyn High School
What grades does Baldwyn High School serve?
Baldwyn High School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Baldwyn High School?
Baldwyn High School has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwyn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldwyn High School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baldwyn High School rank in MS?
Baldwyn High School ranks #391 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Baldwyn High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Baldwyn High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Baldwyn High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baldwyn High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Baldwyn High School a charter school?
No, Baldwyn High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baldwyn High School a Title I school?
No, Baldwyn High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baldwyn High School?
68.1% of students at Baldwyn High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Prentiss County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (662) 365-1020
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 38824)
- 7,900
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38824; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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