Very Good
#216 of 863 schools in MS
Top 25% in state
Ethel Attendance Center
High School · Attala Co School Dist · Ethel, MS
An Attala Co School Dist high school where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 340, Ethel, MS 39067
- Math 61% vs MS 57% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs MS 43% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ethel Attendance Center score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 37 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ethel Attendance Center 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average254/100K
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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
$52,102
Median home value
$94,500
Median rent
$1,073/mo
College educated
10%
Homeownership
87.8%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in ATTALA CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcadams Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–12 | Not available | 175 | 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.
Attala Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,916NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ethel Attendance Center is listed in ATTALA CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ethel Attendance Center
Ethel Attendance Center is a public high school in Ethel, MS, part of Attala Co School Dist, serving approximately 260 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #216 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ethel Attendance Center
What grades does Ethel Attendance Center serve?
Ethel Attendance Center serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Ethel Attendance Center?
Ethel Attendance Center has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethel Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethel Attendance Center is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ethel Attendance Center rank in MS?
Ethel Attendance Center ranks #216 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Ethel Attendance Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Ethel Attendance Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Ethel Attendance Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ethel Attendance Center has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ethel Attendance Center a charter school?
No, Ethel Attendance Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ethel Attendance Center a Title I school?
No, Ethel Attendance Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ethel Attendance Center?
100.0% of students at Ethel Attendance Center 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Attala County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.2%
- Phone
- (662) 674-5673
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 39067)
- 1,072
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 39067; 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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