Excellent
#35 of 863 schools in MS
Top 4% in state
Seminary Elementary School
Elementary School · Covington County School District · Seminary, MS
A Covington County School District elementary school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 34, Seminary, MS 39479
- Math 75% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Seminary Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 14 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 32 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 Seminary Elementary 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,201
Median home value
$115,200
Median rent
$546/mo
College educated
14.3%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39479; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminary Baptist Church KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Collins ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | Not available | 464 | Compare → |
| Hopewell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | Not available | 195 | Compare → |
| Mount Olive Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | Not available | 327 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Covington County School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Seminary Elementary School is listed in COVINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seminary Elementary School
Seminary Elementary School is a public elementary school in Seminary, MS, part of Covington County School District, serving approximately 402 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #35 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seminary Elementary School
What grades does Seminary Elementary School serve?
Seminary Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Seminary Elementary School?
Seminary Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seminary Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seminary Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seminary Elementary School rank in MS?
Seminary Elementary School ranks #35 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Seminary Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Seminary Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Seminary Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seminary Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Seminary Elementary School a charter school?
No, Seminary Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seminary Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Seminary Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seminary Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Seminary Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Covington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (601) 722-3355
- Area population (ZIP 39479)
- 5,694
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 39479; 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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