Water Valley High School

Water Valley School District
550 Markette Street
Water Valley, MS 38965
398 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Water Valley High School, located at 550 Markette Street in Water Valley, Mississippi, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Water Valley School District. The school is known for its role as a central hub for the local community, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic development and student participation in extracurricular activities. As a representative institution of its region, it focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success through a standard Mississippi public school curriculum.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of Yalobusha County, particularly through its strong emphasis on school spirit and athletics. The "Blue Devils" athletic programs are a significant point of pride for the town, often serving as a focal point for community gathering and local support. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a commitment to student involvement, Water Valley High School strives to provide a supportive educational foundation for its diverse student body.
398
Total Students
37.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Two or More
    247 (62.1%)
  • Black
    87 (21.9%)
  • White
    52 (13.1%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
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: Water Valley School District
Phone: (662)473-2468
Website: http://www.wvsdonline.com
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 223
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 55

* 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 71
Grade 8 75
Grade 9 60
Grade 10 65
Grade 11 64
Grade 12 63
Gender Ratio