West Bolivar District High School 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
175 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)1%
4%
Black
(19-20)93%
48%
White
(19-20)6%
44%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
2%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)80-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Bolivar District High School?
The graduation rate of West Bolivar District High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend West Bolivar District High School?
175 students attend West Bolivar District High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of West Bolivar District High School students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does West Bolivar District High School offer ?
West Bolivar District High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Bolivar District High School part of?
West Bolivar District High School is part of West Bolivar Consolidated School District.
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