Top Rankings
South Panola School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,139 students in South Panola School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Mississippi.
Public Elementary Schools in South Panola School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
6 Schools
700 Schools
# Students
4,313 Students
295,412 Students
# Teachers
332 Teachers
22,755 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
South Panola 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 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.61
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,881 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
3,102 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
102 Students
13,580 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
2,398 Students
133,393 Students
% Black Students
56%
45%
# White Students
1,671 Students
129,066 Students
% White Students
39%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
230 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
119 Students
14,160 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
162
7,041
# Students in K Grade:
372
32,379
# Students in 1st Grade:
373
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
315
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
316
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
269
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
307
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
334
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
296
23,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
360
24,352
# Students in 9th Grade:
301
2,450
# Students in 10th Grade:
308
2,344
# Students in 11th Grade:
294
2,009
# Students in 12th Grade:
271
1,859
# Ungraded Students:
35
4,653
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,791 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,480 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,791
$12,143
Spending / Student
$10,480
$12,013
Best South Panola School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Batesville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 College St.
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4596
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4596
Grades: PK-1
| 785 students
Rank: #22.
Pope Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1110 Main Street, P.o. Box 59
Pope, MS 38658
(662) 563-3732
Pope, MS 38658
(662) 563-3732
Grades: PK-8
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Batesville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-1924
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-1924
Grades: 4-5
| 481 students
Rank: #44.
Batesville Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 College St.
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-7834
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-7834
Grades: 2-3
| 517 students
Rank: #55.
Batesville Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
507 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4503
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4503
Grades: 6-8
| 825 students
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
