Top Rankings
Hinds Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,968 students in Hinds 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 Hinds Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% 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
11 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
4,968 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
376 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Hinds 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 92% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.60
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
122 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
4,362 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
88%
47%
# White Students
400 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
8%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
72 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
86
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
329
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
320
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
326
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
362
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
309
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
380
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
399
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
367
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
391
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
452
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
434
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
352
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
399
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
62
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,920 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,449 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,920
$12,143
Spending / Student
$14,449
$12,013
Best Hinds Co School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raymond High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14050 Hwy 18
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-8016
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-8016
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
Rank: #22.
Carver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
560 Port Gibson St.
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5006
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5006
Grades: 7-8
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Terry High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 W Beasley Street
Terry, MS 39170
(601) 878-5905
Terry, MS 39170
(601) 878-5905
Grades: 9-12
| 1,098 students
Rank: #44.
Raymond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
417 Palestine Road
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-0213
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-0213
Grades: PK-6
| 377 students
Rank: #55.
Utica Elem. / Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
260 Hwy 18 & 27
Utica, MS 39175
(601) 885-8765
Utica, MS 39175
(601) 885-8765
Grades: PK-8
| 322 students
Rank: #66.
Gary Road Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7255 Gary Road
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 372-8150
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 372-8150
Grades: 3-5
| 703 students
Rank: #77.
Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9700 I-20 West
Bolton, MS 39041
(601) 866-2522
Bolton, MS 39041
(601) 866-2522
Grades: PK-8
| 361 students
Rank: #88.
Byram Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2009 Byram Bulldog Blvd.
Terry, MS 39170
(601) 372-4597
Terry, MS 39170
(601) 372-4597
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gary Road Elementary School
Magnet School
7241 Gary Road
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 373-1319
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 373-1319
Grades: PK-2
| 672 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hinds Co Career/technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
14020 Hwy 18
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-3678
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-3678
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Main Street Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
130 Champion Hill Rd
Bolton, MS 39041
(601) 866-2642
Bolton, MS 39041
(601) 866-2642
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hinds Co School District?
Hinds Co School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,968 students.
What is the rank of Hinds Co School District?
Hinds Co School District is ranked #80 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hinds Co School District?
88% of Hinds Co School District students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hinds Co School District?
Hinds Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Hinds Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,449 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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