Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hickory Flat Attendance Center 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 47% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher 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 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hickory Flat Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hickory Flat Attendance Center's student population of 457 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Hickory Flat Attendance Center 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 Hickory Flat Attendance Center is 0.28, 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
#315 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
13%
47%
White
84%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
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 Hickory Flat Attendance Center's ranking?
Hickory Flat Attendance Center is ranked #315 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Hickory Flat Attendance Center often compared to?
Hickory Flat Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Ashland Middle-high School, Ashland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hickory Flat Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Hickory Flat Attendance Center is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hickory Flat Attendance Center?
457 students attend Hickory Flat Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hickory Flat Attendance Center students are White, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickory Flat Attendance Center?
Hickory Flat Attendance Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hickory Flat Attendance Center offer ?
Hickory Flat Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hickory Flat Attendance Center part of?
Hickory Flat Attendance Center is part of Benton Co School District.
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