Mississippi

College & Career Readiness

Percent of high school students who met the ACT benchmarks for English (18) or reading (22) and for math (22), or earn a Silver ACT WorkKeys Certificate with a CTE pathway completion or industry certification, or a Gold or Platinum WorkKeys Certificate.

College & Career Readiness Overview

State

Mississippi

37.4%

College & Career Readiness by Subgroup

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State

Female

39.4%

Male

35.2%

Black or African American

21.1%

White

53.6%

Alaskan Native or Native American

34.3%

Asian

70.6%

Hispanic or Latino

34.7%

Two or More Races

40.7%

Economically Disadvantaged

24.6%

Non Economically Disadvantaged

54.5%

Homeless

29.5%

Foster Care

28.7%

Students with Disabilities

10.9%

Students without Disabilities

39.4%

English Learners

6.1%

Non English Learners

37.6%

Military Connected

61.2%

College & Career Readiness Data

All

  • State 37.4%

Female

  • State 39.4%

Male

  • State 35.2%

Black or African American

  • State 21.1%

White

  • State 53.6%

Alaskan Native or Native American

  • State 34.3%

Asian

  • State 70.6%

Hispanic or Latino

  • State 34.7%

Two or More Races

  • State 40.7%

Economically Disadvantaged

  • State 24.6%

Non Economically Disadvantaged

  • State 54.5%

Homeless

  • State 29.5%

Foster Care

  • State 28.7%

Students with Disabilities

  • State 10.9%

Students without Disabilities

  • State 39.4%

English Learners

  • State 6.1%

Non English Learners

  • State 37.6%

Military Connected

  • State 61.2%

Mississippi Department of Education

PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513

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Last updated 03/08/2024