Serving 745 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Bogue Chitto School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 745 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bogue Chitto School's student population of 745 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
745 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
Bogue Chitto School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bogue Chitto School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#301 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
17%
47%
White
79%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bogue Chitto School's ranking?
Bogue Chitto School is ranked #301 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Bogue Chitto School often compared to?
Bogue Chitto Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Lincoln School, Loyd Star School, Enterprise School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bogue Chitto School?
The graduation rate of Bogue Chitto School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Bogue Chitto School?
745 students attend Bogue Chitto School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Bogue Chitto School students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bogue Chitto School?
Bogue Chitto School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bogue Chitto School offer ?
Bogue Chitto School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bogue Chitto School part of?
Bogue Chitto School is part of Lincoln County School District.
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