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Public school · Lincoln County School District · Bogue Chitto, Mississippi

Bogue Chitto School

Bogue Chitto School rates 4.7 on our ten-point scale and ranks 751 of 864 schools in Mississippi.

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4.7this school

4.7 on a one-to-ten scale.

#751 of 864 schools in Mississippi

The brief

A Lincoln County School District school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Students at Bogue Chitto School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

It ranks 751 of 864 schools in Mississippi and 2 of 4 in Lincoln County School District.

Math54%Level with the Mississippi average of 54%2026 MAAP
Reading54%6 points above the Mississippi average of 48%2026 MAAP
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 22 points since 2021, reaching 54% in 2026.2026 MAAP; 63 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.2
25% of the rating
Academics
7.7
25% of the rating
College Readiness
3.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
4.2
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 39629; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Bogue Chitto School and the 13 nearest schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$58,208
Median home value
$138,400
Median rent
$800/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
14.8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39629; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
22
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
25
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
1 AP course
1.2% participation · state average 2.2 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
3 sports
2 boys' · 1 girls' · 6 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
3 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
64.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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    4.7
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One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Bogue Chitto School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Bogue Chitto School serve?

Bogue Chitto School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Bogue Chitto School?

Bogue Chitto School has an enrollment of approximately 745 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bogue Chitto School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bogue Chitto School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bogue Chitto School rank in MS?

Bogue Chitto School ranks #751 of 864 schools in MS.

What is Bogue Chitto School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bogue Chitto School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Bogue Chitto School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bogue Chitto School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Bogue Chitto School a charter school?

No, Bogue Chitto School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bogue Chitto School a Title I school?

No, Bogue Chitto School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bogue Chitto School?

64.3% of students at Bogue Chitto 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
745
Student-teacher ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lincoln County
4-year graduation
80–89%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#2 of 4
Schools in district
4
District spending per student
$9,945
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 39629)
6,460
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
41

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

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.