For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,219 students in North Panola 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 North Panola School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
6 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
1,219 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
North Panola 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
#136 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
55%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
1,158 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
95%
47%
# White Students
37 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
3%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
79
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
86
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
77
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
129
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
71
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
98
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
98
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
83
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
98
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
126
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
87
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
81
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
80
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
7
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,349 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,485 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,349
$12,143
Spending / Student
$12,485
$12,013
Best North Panola School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Panola High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Hwy 51 North
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1070
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1070
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Como Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Lewers Drive
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-0396
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-0396
Grades: PK-2
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Green Hill Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
599 West Pearl Street
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1074
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1074
Grades: 3-5
| 298 students
Rank: #44.
North Panola Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
526 Compress Road
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5938
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5938
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Panola Achievement Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
202 Lewers Road
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5408
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5408
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
North Panola Voc Comp
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
601 Railroad Street
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5804
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5804
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Panola School District?
North Panola School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,219 students.
What is the rank of North Panola School District?
North Panola School District is ranked #136 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 North Panola School District?
95% of North Panola School District students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Panola School District?
North Panola School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is North Panola School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,485 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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