For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 887 students in West Bolivar Cons School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
51±¬ÁÏs in West Bolivar Cons School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
887 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Bolivar Cons School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
55%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
95%
47%
% White
1%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,419 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,179 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,419
$12,205
Spending / Student
$21,179
$12,074
Best West Bolivar Cons School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shaw High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Hwy 61 North, Post Office
Shaw, MS 38773
(662) 754-6109
Shaw, MS 38773
(662) 754-6109
Gr: 7-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Mcevans School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Hwy 61 North, Post Office
Shaw, MS 38773
(662) 754-6109
Shaw, MS 38773
(662) 754-6109
Gr: K-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
West Bolivar Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1212 South Main Street, Po Box
Rosedale, MS 38769
(662) 759-3823
Rosedale, MS 38769
(662) 759-3823
Gr: K-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
West Bolivar High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1213 South Main, Po Box 159
Rosedale, MS 38769
(662) 759-3743
Rosedale, MS 38769
(662) 759-3743
Gr: 7-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Joe Barnes Vocational Center
Vocational School
505 Bradford Street, Post Offi
Rosedale, MS 38769
(662) 759-3791
Rosedale, MS 38769
(662) 759-3791
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Bolivar Cons School District?
West Bolivar Cons School District manages 5 public schools serving 887 students.
What is the rank of West Bolivar Cons School District?
West Bolivar Cons School District is ranked #146 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in West Bolivar Cons School District?
95% of West Bolivar Cons School District students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Bolivar Cons School District?
West Bolivar Cons School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is West Bolivar Cons School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,179 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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