Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, George H. Oliver Visual/performing Arts Magnet 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George H. Oliver Visual/performing Arts Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
George H. Oliver Visual/performing Arts Magnet School's student population of 299 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
George H. Oliver Visual/performing Arts Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George H. Oliver Visual/performing Arts Magnet School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#742 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
85%
45%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George H. Oliver Visual/performing Arts Magnet School's ranking?
George H. Oliver Visual/performing Arts Magnet School is ranked #742 out of 795 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend George H. Oliver Visual/performing Arts Magnet School?
299 students attend George H. Oliver Visual/performing Arts Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of George H. Oliver Visual/performing Arts Magnet School students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George H. Oliver Visual/performing Arts Magnet School?
George H. Oliver Visual/performing Arts Magnet School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does George H. Oliver Visual/performing Arts Magnet School offer ?
George H. Oliver Visual/performing Arts Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George H. Oliver Visual/performing Arts Magnet School part of?
George H. Oliver Visual/performing Arts Magnet School is part of Clarksdale Municipal School District.
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