Serving 503 students in grades 7-12, Mclaurin Attendance Center ranks in the top 30% 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 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mclaurin Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Mclaurin Attendance Center's student population of 503 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
Mclaurin Attendance Center ranks within the top 30% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mclaurin Attendance Center is 0.50, 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
#211 out of 795 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
19%
47%
White
68%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Mclaurin Attendance Center's ranking?
Mclaurin Attendance Center is ranked #211 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Mclaurin Attendance Center often compared to?
Mclaurin Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Brandon High School, Florence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mclaurin Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Mclaurin Attendance Center is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mclaurin Attendance Center?
503 students attend Mclaurin Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mclaurin Attendance Center students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mclaurin Attendance Center?
Mclaurin Attendance Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mclaurin Attendance Center offer ?
Mclaurin Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mclaurin Attendance Center part of?
Mclaurin Attendance Center is part of Rankin Co School District.
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