South Panola School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,313 students in South Panola 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 South Panola School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
South Panola 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 86% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
102 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
2,398 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
56%
47%
# White Students
1,671 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
39%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
119 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:
162
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
372
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
373
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
315
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
316
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
269
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
307
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
334
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
296
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
360
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
301
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
308
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
294
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
271
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
35
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 $11,791 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,480 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 South Panola School District?
South Panola School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,313 students.
What is the rank of South Panola School District?
South Panola School District is ranked #59 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Panola School District?
56% of South Panola School District students are Black, 39% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Panola School District?
South Panola School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is South Panola School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,480 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: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,313 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50% in MS)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
