Excellent
#98 of 863 schools in MS
Top 11% in state
Hickory Flat Attendance Center
School · Benton Co School Dist · Hickory Flat, MS
A Benton Co School Dist school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
26 Rebel Dr, Hickory Flat, MS 38633
- Math 60% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs MS 48% (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hickory Flat Attendance Center score 56% 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 11 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 46 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
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Where Hickory Flat Attendance Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,391
Median home value
$108,800
Median rent
$728/mo
College educated
12%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
23.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38633; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Benton Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,860NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hickory Flat Attendance Center is listed in BENTON CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hickory Flat Attendance Center
Hickory Flat Attendance Center is a public school in Hickory Flat, MS, part of Benton Co School Dist, serving approximately 457 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #98 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hickory Flat Attendance Center
What grades does Hickory Flat Attendance Center serve?
Hickory Flat Attendance Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Hickory Flat Attendance Center?
Hickory Flat Attendance Center has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Flat Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Flat Attendance Center is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hickory Flat Attendance Center rank in MS?
Hickory Flat Attendance Center ranks #98 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Hickory Flat Attendance Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Hickory Flat Attendance Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Hickory Flat Attendance Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hickory Flat Attendance Center has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hickory Flat Attendance Center a charter school?
No, Hickory Flat Attendance Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hickory Flat Attendance Center a Title I school?
No, Hickory Flat Attendance Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hickory Flat Attendance Center?
100.0% of students at Hickory Flat 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (662) 333-7731
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 38633)
- 2,091
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 38633; 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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