Below Average
#743 of 863 schools in MS
West Bolivar High School
High School · West Bolivar Cons School Dist · Rosedale, MS
A West Bolivar Cons School Dist high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 159 1213 SOUTH MAIN, Rosedale, MS 38769
- Math 24% vs MS 57% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs MS 43% (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at West Bolivar High School score 21% proficient, which is below 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 22% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 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 West Bolivar 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$18,869
Median home value
$74,400
Median rent
$343/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
50.9%
Poverty rate
54.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38769; 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.
West Bolivar Cons School Dist
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,499NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 52.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Bolivar High School is listed in WEST BOLIVAR CONS SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Bolivar High School
West Bolivar High School is a public high school in Rosedale, MS, part of West Bolivar Cons School Dist, serving approximately 238 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #743 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Bolivar High School
What grades does West Bolivar High School serve?
West Bolivar High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend West Bolivar High School?
West Bolivar High School has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bolivar High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bolivar High School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Bolivar High School rank in MS?
West Bolivar High School ranks #743 of 863 schools in MS.
What is West Bolivar High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Bolivar High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 West Bolivar High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Bolivar High School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is West Bolivar High School a charter school?
No, West Bolivar High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Bolivar High School a Title I school?
No, West Bolivar High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Bolivar High School?
100.0% of students at West Bolivar 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
- 238
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bolivar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.3%
- Phone
- (662) 759-3743
- Area population (ZIP 38769)
- 2,088
- Area median age
- 29
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 38769; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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