Top Rankings
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
4,165 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
275 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
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.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
55%
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
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%
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
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.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,467
$12,143
Spending / Student
$9,123
$12,013
Best George Co School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14159 Hwy 26 West
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-2429
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-2429
Grades: PK-6
| 714 students
Rank: #22.
George County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9284 Hwy 63s
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3116
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3116
Grades: 9-12
| 1,104 students
Rank: #33.
Rocky Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2183 Rocky Creek Road
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3886
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3886
Grades: PK-6
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Lt Taylor Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
159 Mable St
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-6065
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-6065
Grades: 3-7
| 276 students
Rank: #55.
Benndale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5204 Hwy 26 West
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 766-6341
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 766-6341
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
Rank: #66.
George County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Church Street
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3106
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3106
Grades: 7-8
| 655 students
Rank: #77.
Agricola Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6165 Hwy 613 S
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-8447
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-8447
Grades: PK-6
| 609 students
Rank: #88.
Lc Hatcher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
689 Church St
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3110
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3110
Grades: PK-2
| 249 students
Rank: n/an/a
George County Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9284 Old Hwy 63 South
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-6993
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-6993
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
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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