Serving 856 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Scott Central Attendance Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 856 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scott Central Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Scott Central Attendance Center's student population of 856 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
856 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Scott Central Attendance Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scott Central Attendance Center is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#465 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
7%
Black
52%
45%
White
30%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Scott County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scott Central Attendance Center's ranking?
Scott Central Attendance Center is ranked #465 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scott Central Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Scott Central Attendance Center is 80-84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Scott Central Attendance Center?
856 students attend Scott Central Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Scott Central Attendance Center students are Black, 30% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scott Central Attendance Center?
Scott Central Attendance Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scott Central Attendance Center offer ?
Scott Central Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scott Central Attendance Center part of?
Scott Central Attendance Center is part of Scott County School District.
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