Top Rankings
Smith Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,443 students in Smith Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Smith Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% 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
6 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
2,443 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
177 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Smith Co 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#54 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
713 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
29%
47%
# White Students
1,650 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
68%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
201
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
210
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
161
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
189
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
167
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
187
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
204
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
194
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
214
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
195
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
189
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
149
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
142
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
41
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,511 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,417 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,511
$12,143
Spending / Student
$10,417
$12,013
Best Smith Co School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mize Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 School Dr
Mize, MS 39116
(601) 733-2242
Mize, MS 39116
(601) 733-2242
Grades: PK-12
| 787 students
Rank: #22.
Raleigh High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
491 Magnolia Drive
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4261
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4261
Grades: 7-12
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Raleigh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 White Oak Avenue
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-9507
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-9507
Grades: PK-6
| 587 students
Rank: #44.
Taylorsville Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
324 Hester Street
Taylorsville, MS 39168
(601) 785-6942
Taylorsville, MS 39168
(601) 785-6942
Grades: PK-12
| 627 students
Rank: n/an/a
Community Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
469 Magnolia Drive
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4796
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4796
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Smith County Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
469 Magnolia Drive
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4211
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smith Co School District?
Smith Co School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,443 students.
What is the rank of Smith Co School District?
Smith Co School District is ranked #54 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Smith Co School District?
68% of Smith Co School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smith Co School District?
Smith Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Smith Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,417 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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