Very Good
#211 of 863 schools in MS
Top 24% in state
Williams-sullivan Middle School
Middle School · Holmes County Consolidated Sd · Durant, MS
A Holmes County Consolidated Sd middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
14494 Highway 51, Durant, MS 39063
- Math 33% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Williams-sullivan Middle School score 28% 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 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 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 Williams-sullivan Middle 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 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$27,700
Median home value
$59,600
Median rent
$493/mo
College educated
9.1%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
32.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S V Marshall Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 333 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Holmes County Consolidated Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 47.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Williams-sullivan Middle School is listed in HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Williams-sullivan Middle School
Williams-sullivan Middle School is a public middle school in Durant, MS, part of Holmes County Consolidated Sd, serving approximately 219 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #211 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Williams-sullivan Middle School
What grades does Williams-sullivan Middle School serve?
Williams-sullivan Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Williams-sullivan Middle School?
Williams-sullivan Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams-sullivan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams-sullivan Middle School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Williams-sullivan Middle School rank in MS?
Williams-sullivan Middle School ranks #211 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Williams-sullivan Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Williams-sullivan Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Williams-sullivan Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Williams-sullivan Middle School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Williams-sullivan Middle School a charter school?
No, Williams-sullivan Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Williams-sullivan Middle School a Title I school?
No, Williams-sullivan Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williams-sullivan Middle School?
100.0% of students at Williams-sullivan Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 219
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Holmes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (662) 653-6262
- Area population (ZIP 39063)
- 2,653
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 39063; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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