For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,048 students in Nettleton 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 Nettleton School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% 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
4 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
1,048 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Nettleton 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 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#74 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,933 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,926 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
21,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
336 Students
205,626 Students
% Black Students
32%
47%
# White Students
675 Students
184,374 Students
% White Students
64%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
302 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
20,261 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
9,307
# Students in K Grade:
75
32,822
# Students in 1st Grade:
80
33,793
# Students in 2nd Grade:
80
33,611
# Students in 3rd Grade:
65
32,438
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
30,795
# Students in 5th Grade:
81
30,335
# Students in 6th Grade:
75
32,213
# Students in 7th Grade:
86
33,697
# Students in 8th Grade:
79
32,414
# Students in 9th Grade:
101
35,648
# Students in 10th Grade:
94
34,938
# Students in 11th Grade:
64
32,214
# Students in 12th Grade:
76
28,189
# Ungraded Students:
12
7,677
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,857 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,297 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,857
$12,205
Spending / Student
$11,297
$12,074
Best Nettleton School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nettleton Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4386 Hwy 6 North
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2360
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2360
Grades: K-3
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Nettleton High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
165 Mullen Avenue
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2306
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2306
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: #33.
Nettleton Junior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1532 Maple Road
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-7400
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-7400
Grades: 7-8
| 165 students
Rank: #44.
Nettleton Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Mullen Avenue
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-7406
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-7406
Grades: 4-6
| 236 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nettleton School District?
Nettleton School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,048 students.
What is the rank of Nettleton School District?
Nettleton School District is ranked #75 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 Nettleton School District?
64% of Nettleton School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nettleton School District?
Nettleton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Nettleton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,297 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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