Theses and Dissertations

Issuing Body

Mississippi State University

Advisor

Labat, Myron

Committee Member

Tharp, Paula

Committee Member

McMullan, Leigh Ann

Committee Member

McCloud, Travonder

Date of Degree

12-13-2024

Original embargo terms

Worldwide

Document Type

Doctoral Capstone - Open Access

Major

Educational Leadership (P-12 School Leadership)

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

College

College of Education

Department

Department of Teacher Education and Leadership

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and student achievement among high school students in rural Mississippi. By using a mixed-methods approach that combines quantitative data from the Mississippi Department of Education’s Accountability Report Card with qualitative data from student surveys and teacher interviews, this paper explores how SES factors such as parental income and education affect academic outcomes in rural settings. The study highlights the significant disparities between low-SES and high-SES students in terms of standardized test scores, graduation rates, and access to educational resources. The findings suggest that addressing these disparities will require targeted interventions at both the school and policy levels to improve educational equity.

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