For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,207 students in Humphreys Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Humphreys Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
1,046 Schools
# Students
1,207 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Humphreys 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
#146 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
55%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
1,174 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
97%
47%
# White Students
16 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
1%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
78
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
63
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
105
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
56
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
79
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
108
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
106
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
114
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
121
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
123
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
95
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
68
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
25
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,849 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,530 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,849
$12,143
Spending / Student
$15,530
$12,013
Best Humphreys Co School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Humphreys County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Cohn Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6040
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6040
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Ida Greene Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
209 Fourth Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6080
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6080
Grades: K-4
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
O M Mc Nair Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 Church Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6060
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6060
Grades: 5-8
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
Humphreys Co Voc Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
401 Fourth Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6030
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6030
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Humphreys Co School District?
Humphreys Co School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,207 students.
What is the rank of Humphreys Co School District?
Humphreys Co School District is ranked #147 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Humphreys Co School District?
97% of Humphreys Co School District students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Humphreys Co School District?
Humphreys Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Humphreys Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,530 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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