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#382 of 863 schools in MS
Top 44% in state
Water Valley High School
High School · Water Valley School District · Water Valley, MS
A high school in Water Valley, MS serving grades 7th – 12th.
P.O. Box 647, Water Valley, MS 38965
- Math 61% vs MS 57% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs MS 43% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Water Valley High School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (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
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Water Valley 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,428/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Water Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,368
Median home value
$121,500
Median rent
$655/mo
College educated
15.1%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38965; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Water Valley School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,907NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Water Valley High School is listed in WATER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Water Valley High School
Water Valley High School is a public high school in Water Valley, MS, part of Water Valley School District, serving approximately 400 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #382 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Water Valley High School
What grades does Water Valley High School serve?
Water Valley High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Water Valley High School?
Water Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Water Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Water Valley High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Water Valley High School rank in MS?
Water Valley High School ranks #382 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Water Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Water Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Water Valley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Water Valley High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Water Valley High School a charter school?
No, Water Valley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Water Valley High School a Title I school?
No, Water Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Water Valley High School?
64.8% of students at Water Valley 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Yalobusha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (662) 473-2468
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 38965)
- 8,801
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 38965; 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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