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#854 of 863 schools in MS

Wilkinson County High

High School · Wilkinson Co School Dist · Woodville, MS

A Wilkinson Co School Dist high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

522 Pickneyville Pond Road, Woodville, MS 39669

  • Math 18% vs MS 67% (2025)
  • Reading 16% vs MS 50% (2025)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-3.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics1.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.9% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.7% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-49.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-33.8 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-22.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness2.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation4.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$13,714
Chronic Absenteeism47.3%

Students at Wilkinson County High score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency18%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
67%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency16%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
50%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 17% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
17%
2025
Math
18%
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Wilkinson County High 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$32,179

Median home value

$91,100

Median rent

$1,047/mo

College educated

10%

Homeownership

86.7%

Poverty rate

24.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39669; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Wilkinson Co School Dist

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$13,714NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
36.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wilkinson County High is listed in WILKINSON CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wilkinson County High

Wilkinson County High is a public high school in Woodville, MS, part of Wilkinson Co School Dist, serving approximately 273 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #854 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wilkinson County High

What grades does Wilkinson County High serve?

Wilkinson County High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Wilkinson County High?

Wilkinson County High has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilkinson County High?

The student-teacher ratio at Wilkinson County High is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wilkinson County High rank in MS?

Wilkinson County High ranks #854 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Wilkinson County High's MySchoolScout rating?

Wilkinson County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Wilkinson County High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilkinson County High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Wilkinson County High a charter school?

No, Wilkinson County High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wilkinson County High a Title I school?

No, Wilkinson County High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilkinson County High?

100.0% of students at Wilkinson County High 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
273
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Wilkinson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.3%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 39669)
4,260
Area median age
45.3
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 39669; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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