Very Good
#325 of 863 schools in MS
Top 38% in state
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School
High School · Sunflower Cty Cons School District · Ruleville, MS
A Sunflower Cty Cons School District high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
360 L F PACKER DRIVE, Ruleville, MS 38771
- Math 51% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School score 34% proficient, which is below 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 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 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 Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low241/100K
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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
$42,727
Median home value
$96,100
Median rent
$651/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
28.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38771; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Sunflower AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Gentry High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 10–12 | Not available | 505 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sunflower Cty Cons School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,163NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 40.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School is listed in SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School is a public high school in Ruleville, MS, part of Sunflower Cty Cons School District, serving approximately 337 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #325 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School
What grades does Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School serve?
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School?
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School rank in MS?
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School ranks #325 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School a charter school?
No, Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School a Title I school?
No, Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School?
100.0% of students at Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 337
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sunflower County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.2%
- Phone
- (662) 756-4757
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 38771)
- 2,946
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
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 38771; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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