Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mount Olive 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Olive Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mount Olive Attendance Center's student population of 327 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Mount Olive 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 Mount Olive Attendance Center is 0.49, 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
#541 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
67%
47%
White
26%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Olive Attendance Center's ranking?
Mount Olive Attendance Center is ranked #541 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Mount Olive Attendance Center often compared to?
Mount Olive Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Seminary High School, Collins High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Olive Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Mount Olive Attendance Center is 80%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mount Olive Attendance Center?
327 students attend Mount Olive Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mount Olive Attendance Center students are Black, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Olive Attendance Center?
Mount Olive Attendance Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mount Olive Attendance Center offer ?
Mount Olive Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Olive Attendance Center part of?
Mount Olive Attendance Center is part of Covington County School District.
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