George Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,165 students in George Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in George Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
George Co School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.60
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
120 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
334 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
8%
47%
# White Students
3,511 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
84%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
177 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
123
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
314
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
334
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
328
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
303
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
299
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
292
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
318
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
334
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
312
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
297
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
255
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
273
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
254
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
129
7,168
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,467 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,123 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to George Co School District?
George Co School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,165 students.
What is the rank of George Co School District?
George Co School District is ranked #47 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in George Co School District?
84% of George Co School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of George Co School District?
George Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is George Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,123 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 9 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,165 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5% in MS)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
