Serving 707 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Myrtle Attendance Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Myrtle Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Myrtle Attendance Center's student population of 707 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
707 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Hawks
School Rankings
Myrtle Attendance Center ranks within the top 20% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Myrtle Attendance Center is 0.33, 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
#86 out of 795 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
12%
47%
White
81%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawks
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Myrtle Attendance Center's ranking?
Myrtle Attendance Center is ranked #86 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Myrtle Attendance Center often compared to?
Myrtle Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like West Union Attendance Center, East Union Attendance Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Myrtle Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Myrtle Attendance Center is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Myrtle Attendance Center?
707 students attend Myrtle Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Myrtle Attendance Center students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Myrtle Attendance Center?
Myrtle Attendance Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Myrtle Attendance Center offer ?
Myrtle Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Myrtle Attendance Center part of?
Myrtle Attendance Center is part of Union Co School District.
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