For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 535 students in South Delta School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in South Delta School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
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This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,038 Schools
# Students
535 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
33,789 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
South Delta 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 85% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Graduation Rate
85%
89%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
5%
% Black
98%
47%
% White
n/a
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $20,404 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,690 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 53% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,404
$12,205
Spending / Student
$20,690
$12,074
Best South Delta School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Delta High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Parkway
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4308
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4308
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
South Delta Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
86 Middle School Street
Anguilla, MS 38721
(662) 873-4849
Anguilla, MS 38721
(662) 873-4849
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
South Delta Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
138 Weathers Avenue
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4849
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4849
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
South Delta Vocational Complex
Vocational School
285 Maple Street
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-2029
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-2029
Gr: 9-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Delta School District?
South Delta School District manages 4 public schools serving 535 students.
What is the rank of South Delta School District?
South Delta School District is ranked #124 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 South Delta School District?
98% of South Delta School District students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Delta School District?
South Delta School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is South Delta School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,690 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 53% over four school years.
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