Serving 871 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Scott Central 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 48% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 871 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scott Central Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Scott Central Attendance Center's student population of 871 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
871 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Rankings
Scott Central 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 Scott Central Attendance Center is 0.60, 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
#396 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
5%
Black
53%
47%
White
34%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
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 Scott Central Attendance Center's ranking?
Scott Central Attendance Center is ranked #396 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scott Central Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Scott Central Attendance Center is 80-84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Scott Central Attendance Center?
871 students attend Scott Central Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Scott Central Attendance Center students are Black, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scott Central Attendance Center?
Scott Central Attendance Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Scott Central Attendance Center offer ?
Scott Central Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scott Central Attendance Center part of?
Scott Central Attendance Center is part of Scott Co School District.
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