Williams School

www.mdhs.ms.gov

33 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The Williams School, located at 2375 Oakley Road in Raymond, Mississippi, is a specialized educational facility operating under the jurisdiction of the Hinds County School District. Historically and functionally, the site is recognized for its role in providing alternative education and support services for students who require a structured environment outside of the traditional comprehensive high school setting. The facility is situated in a rural area of Hinds County, emphasizing a focused approach to academic recovery, behavioral support, and personalized instruction.

The school’s mission is centered on providing students with the tools necessary to improve their academic standing and develop the social-emotional skills required to transition back into their home schools or successfully graduate. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing a specialized curriculum, the staff at Williams School aims to address individual learning gaps and provide consistent guidance to students who may be at risk of academic failure. The program is designed to create a bridge between intervention and long-term student success within the broader Hinds County educational system.

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

2.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Williams School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Black	26
Two or More	4

Black
26 (78.8%)
Two or More
4 (12.1%)
White
3 (9.1%)

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:	MDHS Division Of Youth Services
Phone:	(601)857-7640
Website:	http://www.mdhs.ms.gov
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	33
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	2.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
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 1

Grade 8 6

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 1

Adult Education 16