For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,285 students in Itawamba County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Itawamba County School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
8 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
3,285 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
278 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Itawamba County 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 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,933 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
4,926 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
21,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
232 Students
205,626 Students
% Black Students
7%
47%
# White Students
2,900 Students
184,374 Students
% White Students
88%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
302 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
108 Students
20,261 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
9,307
# Students in K Grade:
272
32,822
# Students in 1st Grade:
278
33,793
# Students in 2nd Grade:
250
33,611
# Students in 3rd Grade:
253
32,438
# Students in 4th Grade:
247
30,795
# Students in 5th Grade:
251
30,335
# Students in 6th Grade:
232
32,213
# Students in 7th Grade:
265
33,697
# Students in 8th Grade:
275
32,414
# Students in 9th Grade:
224
35,648
# Students in 10th Grade:
221
34,938
# Students in 11th Grade:
257
32,214
# Students in 12th Grade:
195
28,189
# Ungraded Students:
65
7,677
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,512 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,335 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,512
$12,205
Spending / Student
$10,335
$12,074
Best Itawamba County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Itawamba Agricultural High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11900 Highway 25 South
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3104
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3104
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview Attendance Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
66 Fairview Road
Golden, MS 38847
(662) 585-3127
Golden, MS 38847
(662) 585-3127
Grades: K-6
| 134 students
Rank: #33.
Itawamba Attendance Center
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
488 Little Indian Road
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-4641
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-4641
Grades: K-8
| 1,149 students
Rank: #44.
Mantachie Attendance Center
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 Mustang Drive
Mantachie, MS 38855
(662) 282-4276
Mantachie, MS 38855
(662) 282-4276
Grades: K-12
| 941 students
Rank: #55.
Tremont Attendance Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 School Loop Drive
Tremont, MS 38876
(662) 652-3391
Tremont, MS 38876
(662) 652-3391
Grades: K-12
| 310 students
Rank: #66.
Dorsey Attendance Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Dorsey School Road
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3663
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3663
Grades: K-6
| 224 students
Rank: n/an/a
Itawamba Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
200 Career Technical Drive
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3137
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3137
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Itawamba Improvement Center
Alternative School
605 S. Cummings St.
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-2159
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-2159
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Itawamba County School District?
Itawamba County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,285 students.
What is the rank of Itawamba County School District?
Itawamba County School District is ranked #45 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Itawamba County School District?
88% of Itawamba County School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Itawamba County School District?
Itawamba County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Itawamba County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,335 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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