VICKSBURG WARREN SCHOOL DIST

Vicksburg Warren School District serves 6,862 students across 16 schools in rural Warren County, Mississippi. The district experienced a slight enrollment decline of 1.3% from the prior year. With 524 teachers on staff, the student-teacher ratio stands at 13.1:1, providing relatively modest class sizes for a rural district.

Academically, the district's proficiency rates fall below state averages. Math proficiency reached 43.6% compared to the state average of 50.1%, while reading proficiency measured 40.4% against a state average of 43.0%. However, the district's graduation rate of 92.9% exceeds Mississippi's state average of 88.0%, indicating stronger completion outcomes. Chronic absenteeism at 31.6% remains a notable challenge affecting instructional continuity.

The district serves a notably economically disadvantaged population, with 95.0% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch programs. Per-pupil spending of $18,182 substantially exceeds the state average of $12,810, reflecting a total operating budget of $124.8 million. Revenue sources show reliance on multiple streams: 43.1% from local sources, 39.9% from state funding, and 17.0% from federal support. The heavy investment per pupil combined with below-average proficiency metrics and high economic disadvantage suggests the district faces resource allocation challenges typical of rural Mississippi districts serving concentrated poverty.