Serving 831 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mize Attendance Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 831 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mize Attendance Center's student population of 831 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
831 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Rankings
Mize Attendance Center ranks within the top 30% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mize Attendance Center is 0.27, 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
#229 out of 795 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
12%
45%
White
85%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mize Attendance Center's ranking?
Mize Attendance Center is ranked #229 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Mize Attendance Center often compared to?
Mize Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Taylorsville Attendance Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mize Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Mize Attendance Center is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mize Attendance Center?
831 students attend Mize Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mize Attendance Center students are White, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mize Attendance Center?
Mize Attendance Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mize Attendance Center offer ?
Mize Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mize Attendance Center part of?
Mize Attendance Center is part of Smith County School District.
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