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Woolfolk Middle School

209 W. 5TH ST, YAZOO CITY, MS 39194 · (662) 746-2904 · Yazoo County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL449 STUDENTS
Enrollment
449
Middle
DISTRICT 608 · STATE 452
Student : Teacher
44.1:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 30.2:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
446 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 80%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
101
Grade 7
168
Grade 8
180
Student demographics
White
31%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 40%
Hispanic
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 7%
Black
43697%
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 45%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Two+
72%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
21247%
Female
23753%

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Test scores

MAAP 2023-24 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
13.0%
MS avg 45.9% . +2.3pp since 2022
Math
16.6%
MS avg 52.8% . +0.2pp since 2022
Source: MAAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
449
-51 (-10%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
44.1:1
was 12.8:1
% White
1%
was 1%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
97%
was 98%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Woolfolk Middle School

Woolfolk Middle School is a middle school of reasonably sized scale in YAZOO CITY, Mississippi, run under MS Achievement SD Of Yazoo City, works with 449 students in grades 6 through 8.

Within MS Achievement SD Of Yazoo City, which oversees 3 schools and 1,824 students, Woolfolk Middle School is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Woolfolk Middle School lists that the student body is overwhelmingly Black (97%). The wider county runs roughly 58% Black, putting the school's mix noticeably more Black than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, Woolfolk Middle School reports 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 44.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.7:1, putting Woolfolk Middle School higher than the state norm the norm. About 99% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Yazoo County) logs that the typical household earns roughly $39,295 per year, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 22% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Yazoo County's 10 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,040 students), Woolfolk Middle School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Yazoo City High School, roughly 1.4 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Woolfolk Middle School operates from a town-based location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Woolfolk Middle School has declined 10%, going from 500 students in 2018 to 449 in 2025. Class-load math has loosened: from 12.8:1 in 2018 to 44.1:1 in 2025.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Yazoo County at a glance

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Population
24,835
Census ACS
Median income
$39,295
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
22%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
3,040 students

Quick facts

School name
Woolfolk Middle School
District
MS Achievement SD Of Yazoo City
Address
209 W. 5TH ST, YAZOO CITY, MS 39194
Phone
(662) 746-2904
County
Yazoo County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
449
Teachers (FTE)
10
Student–teacher ratio
44.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
446 (99%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
280477000887
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in MS Achievement SD Of Yazoo City
Other schools in YAZOO CITY
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Woolfolk Middle School
What is the total enrollment at Woolfolk Middle School?
Woolfolk Middle School enrolls approximately 449 students in grades 06-08.
Is Woolfolk Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Woolfolk Middle School is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many students per teacher at Woolfolk Middle School?
Approximately 44.1:1 students per teacher at Woolfolk Middle School.
How diverse is Woolfolk Middle School?
Woolfolk Middle School reports a student body of 1% White, 0% Hispanic, 97% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Woolfolk Middle School in?
Woolfolk Middle School is part of MS Achievement SD Of Yazoo City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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