For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,375 students in Itawamba County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Itawamba County School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Itawamba County 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 88% has increased from 84% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
229 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
7%
47%
# White Students
3,001 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
89%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
100 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
283
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
271
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
256
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
248
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
258
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
227
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
249
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
285
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
268
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
234
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
269
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
230
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
217
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
80
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 $10,232 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,059 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Itawamba County School District?
Itawamba County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,375 students.
What is the rank of Itawamba County School District?
Itawamba County School District is ranked #45 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Itawamba County School District?
89% of Itawamba County School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Itawamba County School District?
Itawamba County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Itawamba County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,059 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 3,375 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50% in MS)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
