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Copiah Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,099 students in Copiah Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Copiah Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
2,099 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Copiah Co School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#83 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,933 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
4,926 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
166 Students
21,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
5%
# Black Students
1,117 Students
205,626 Students
% Black Students
53%
47%
# White Students
772 Students
184,374 Students
% White Students
37%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
302 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
20,261 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
9,307
# Students in K Grade:
164
32,822
# Students in 1st Grade:
150
33,793
# Students in 2nd Grade:
170
33,611
# Students in 3rd Grade:
134
32,438
# Students in 4th Grade:
141
30,795
# Students in 5th Grade:
132
30,335
# Students in 6th Grade:
167
32,213
# Students in 7th Grade:
162
33,697
# Students in 8th Grade:
157
32,414
# Students in 9th Grade:
177
35,648
# Students in 10th Grade:
188
34,938
# Students in 11th Grade:
173
32,214
# Students in 12th Grade:
152
28,189
# Ungraded Students:
32
7,677
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,286 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,049 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,286
$12,205
Spending / Student
$11,049
$12,074
Best Copiah Co School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wesson Attendance Center
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1048 Grove Street
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-2221
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-2221
Grades: K-12
| 858 students
Rank: #22.
Crystal Springs Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
213 Newton Street
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-4795
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-4795
Grades: PK-4
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Crystal Springs High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Newton Street
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-4791
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-4791
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Crystal Springs Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2092 South Pat Harrison
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-2722
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-2722
Grades: 5-8
| 368 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Copiah Co School District?
Copiah Co School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,099 students.
What is the rank of Copiah Co School District?
Copiah Co School District is ranked #84 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Copiah Co School District?
53% of Copiah Co School District students are Black, 37% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Copiah Co School District?
Copiah Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Copiah Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,049 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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