Ethel Attendance Center

www.attala.k12.ms.us/index.php/ethelhigh

230 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Ethel Attendance Center is a public K-12 school located in Ethel, Mississippi, serving as a key educational institution within the Attala County School District. Situated on College Street, the school provides a comprehensive academic program that spans from elementary through high school years. As an "attendance center," the school functions as the primary hub for local students in the community, emphasizing a centralized approach to K-12 education in a rural Mississippi setting.

The school operates under the mission and administrative guidance of the Attala County School District, focusing on preparing students for graduation and future success through a structured curriculum. While the school maintains a smaller, community-focused environment, it provides the standard resources and extracurricular opportunities typical of Mississippi public schools. Students and parents utilize the district’s official website to stay informed about academic calendars, administrative updates, and the various programs that support the school’s commitment to student development and scholastic achievement.

230

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Attala County Schools
Phone:	(662)674-5673
Website:	http://www.attala.k12.ms.us/index.php/ethelhigh
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 28

Grade 8 47

Grade 9 36

Grade 10 47

Grade 11 39

Grade 12 33