For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 806 students in Wilkinson Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Wilkinson Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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
4 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
806 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wilkinson Co 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 82% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
55%
Graduation Rate
82%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
97%
47%
% White
2%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,181 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,669 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,181
$12,205
Spending / Student
$16,669
$12,074
Best Wilkinson Co School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilkinson County Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
522 Pond Pinckneyville
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4331
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4331
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
William Winans Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
166 East Cherokee
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-0008
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-0008
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Wilkinson County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
522 Pond Pinckneyville Pond Ro
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4228
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4228
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Martin L King Career Technology
Vocational School
1106 Highway 24 East, Post Off
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4394
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4394
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilkinson Co School District?
Wilkinson Co School District manages 4 public schools serving 806 students.
What is the rank of Wilkinson Co School District?
Wilkinson Co School District is ranked #143 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 Wilkinson Co School District?
97% of Wilkinson Co School District students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilkinson Co School District?
Wilkinson Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Wilkinson Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,669 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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