Ethel Attendance Center

Ethel Attendance Center serves 260 students in grades 7-12 in rural Attala County, Mississippi. This public high school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13:1 with 20 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranking 161st out of 865 Mississippi schools, placing it in the 82nd percentile statewide.

While there's room for academic growth, with 39% of students proficient or above in English Language Arts and 37% in mathematics, the school's strong state ranking suggests it's performing well relative to many other Mississippi schools. Ethel Attendance Center serves a tight-knit rural community where the median household income is $48,364 and median home value is $86,400. With a poverty rate of 20.4% and only 3% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, the school plays a vital role in providing educational opportunities for local families.

The small ZIP code population of just over 1,000 residents reflects the intimate, close-knit nature of this rural Mississippi community where students, families, and educators work together in a supportive educational environment.

Located in a rural area, Ethel Attendance Center may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.