Beat Four School

5090 Highway 84 West
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Beat Four School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Beat Four School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Beat Four School's student population of 416 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Today I will Give my best effort Expect to succeed Respect myself and others Show self-control

School Rankings

Beat Four School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beat Four School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#567 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
39%
52%
28%
42%
35-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
37%
45%
White
53%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beat Four School's ranking?
Beat Four School is ranked #567 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Beat Four School?
416 students attend Beat Four School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Beat Four School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beat Four School?
Beat Four School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beat Four School offer ?
Beat Four School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beat Four School part of?
Beat Four School is part of Wayne County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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