Wesson Attendance Center is a K–12 school in Wesson, Mississippi.
Serving 858 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Wesson 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 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 858 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wesson Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wesson Attendance Center's student population of 858 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
858 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Rankings
Wesson 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 Wesson Attendance Center is 0.37, 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
#300 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
15%
47%
White
78%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cobra
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wesson Attendance Center's ranking?
Wesson Attendance Center is ranked #300 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Wesson Attendance Center often compared to?
Wesson Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Crystal Springs High School, Crystal Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wesson Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Wesson Attendance Center is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Wesson Attendance Center?
858 students attend Wesson Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Wesson Attendance Center students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wesson Attendance Center?
Wesson Attendance Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wesson Attendance Center offer ?
Wesson Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wesson Attendance Center part of?
Wesson Attendance Center is part of Copiah Co School District.
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