Serving 22 students in grades 4-12, Williams School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Williams School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Williams School's student population of 22 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Williams School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williams School is 0.30, 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
#477 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
82%
47%
White
18%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williams School's ranking?
Williams School is ranked #477 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Williams School?
The graduation rate of Williams School is 50%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Williams School?
22 students attend Williams School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Williams School students are Black, and 18% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williams School?
Williams School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Williams School offer ?
Williams School offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Williams School part of?
Williams School is part of Mdhs Division Of Youth Services School District.
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